JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a P&ID Designer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on preparing, updating, and maintaining Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) in alignment with company engineering standards and drafting practices on 5/2 work schedule (5 days on/2 days off).

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

Reports to: Surface technical Section Head

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Wood is recruiting for a P&ID Designer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on preparing, updating, and maintaining Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) in alignment with company engineering standards and drafting practices on 5/2 work schedule (5 days on/2 days off).

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra Iraq.

Reports to: Surface technical Section Head

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced P&ID Designer 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

Key Objectives:

• Prepare, update, and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) in alignment with company engineering standards and drafting practices.
• Perform field walkdowns to verify equipment, piping, and instrumentation, capture discrepancies, and develop accurate redline updates.
• Convert redline/as‑built information, engineering markups, and MOC comments into finalized P&ID drawings with minimal supervision.
• Ensure all P&IDs accurately reflect equipment tags, line numbers, valve types, instrumentation, and ISA‑compliant symbols.
• Develop simple to complex P&ID drawings from engineering inputs, sketches, or existing design packages.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to resolve drawing inconsistencies and capture required updates.
• Manage P&ID revisions and drawing versions through the company document management system (e.g., Aconex), ensuring proper control and traceability.
• Ensure P&IDs remain aligned with design intent, process changes, and plant modifications.
• Provide technical support during audits, reviews, and verification activities by supplying accurate P&ID documentation.
• Maintain adherence to quality standards, drafting discipline, and proper documentation workflows.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders involved in design, field verification, and document updates.

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:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical, Instrumentation, Process Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in oil & gas drafting focusing on P&IDs, field verification, and as‑built updates.
• Strong understanding of ISA symbols, P&ID standards, and process/ instrumentation design basics.
• Willing to spend time in the plant for field walkdowns and drawing verification.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication skills and clear English writing/speaking (Arabic beneficial).
• High proficiency in interpreting P&IDs, equipment tags, and instrumentation details.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and experience with redline/as‑built workflows.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused drafting approach.
• Solid computer skills (MS Office, PDF markup tools, document control platforms).

Systems:

• Familiarity or experience with:
  • Aconex or similar document management systems
  • Work management systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo)
  • Integrity/engineering documentation systems (as‑built databases, P&ID libraries)

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.