JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Heavy Fire Driver to join its Iraq business unit focusing on driving and maintaining fire trucks, responding to emergencies and participating in drills for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Basra, Iraq on 24 hours ON / 72 hours off rotation.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.

Reports to: FOMS / EP&R / Risk Supervisor (Safety Supervisor as alternate)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Heavy Fire Driver to join its Iraq business unit focusing on driving and maintaining fire trucks, responding to emergencies and participating in drills for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Basra, Iraq on 24 hours ON / 72 hours off rotation.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.

Reports to: FOMS / EP&R / Risk Supervisor (Safety Supervisor as alternate)

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Heavy Fire Driver to join our Iraq Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Job Objectives:

The fire truck driver is part of the emergency team and is required to safely drive the fire truck with a timely response to emergency. He will be part of the Emergency Response Team and hence is required to work as emergency responder (firefighter, rescuer and oil or chemical spills responder). He is required to work during company allocated work hours, however should attend emergencies during off duty hours when required. Following are the additional responsibilities for this position:

• Complete daily fire truck and equipment checks and document completion (check list).
• Take part in continuous training and learning programs by attending lectures, exercises, simulated incidents, practice drill sessions and other forms of training to achieve and maintain competence levels.
• Clean and maintain bunker gear and keep it ready for use.
• Able to use and maintain SCBA.
• The driver shall be obligated to clean and maintain the emergency vehicle (fire truck included) and submit reports to his direct official in the event of a malfunction or loss and report the problem if any.
• Fire truck drivers will be responsible for being familiar with all topographical routes in WQ1
• Complete all monthly PM inspection and test on time.
• Driving fire trucks and emergency trucks inside and outside the field and adhering to the specified speed, when responding to accidents or otherwise.
• Commit and undertake to learn and undertake:
  • Learn about the types of fire pumps and their theory of operation.
  • Knowledge of the different suction and pumping systems.
  • Preparing and operating fire pumps.
  • Pumping water from the fire hydrants to the fire trucks and then to the place of the fire in the appropriate quantity and pressure.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

Knowledge and Skills

• Completed at least Year 12 school certificate or equivalent.
• Possess a valid (Heavy Goods Vehicle) HGV driver's license.
• Possess a valid 3rd party medical fitness certificate - This criteria will be checked before hiring
• Minimum 3 years' experience and above for driving heavy vehicles and preferably fire truck specialized equipment)
• Possess a basic understanding of heavy vehicles mechanics and troubleshooting
• Have a knowledge about the basic of firefighting and fire truck driver responsibilities especially dealing with oil and gas fires
• Knowledge of radio/mobile usage and having good communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in Arabic, both verbally and in writing
• Effective written communications skills including the ability to prepare reports

Personal Attributes

The individual must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Maintain high standards of conduct
• Be respectful and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Be consistent and fair

Preferred

• Previous experience with emergency services.
• Previous experience to operate heavy equipment and pumps.
• English language and PC skills knowledge would be an advantage.

Any Other Relevant Information:

• 12 months renewable contract, considering both performance and business need
• Primary work location will be DS7 Degassing Station but need to travel to other locations inside WQ1

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.