JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting a D&WW QA&QC Specialist to join its Singapore business unit. This is a full-time onsite position based in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.

Rotation: 35 days / 35 days

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Wood is currently recruiting a D&WW QA&QC Specialist to join its Singapore business unit. This is a full-time onsite position based in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.

Rotation: 35 days / 35 days

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced D&WW QA&QC Specialist to join our Singapore 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

General Job Description, Expectations & Conditions:

• Drilling and Well Work department is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Engineer to support our drilling, well work and rigless operations.
• The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring all equipment, services, and operational activities comply with API, ISO, and internal quality standards—driving safe, reliable, and efficient well delivery.
• Assigned to Project for a period of 12 months.
• Written / Spoken English proficiency is mandatory.
• Spoken Mandarin is preferred
• Demonstrate a track record of actively mentoring both local staff and contractors (ideally in Iraq) in QA / QC activities.
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively engage, influence, and gain the confidence of leadership & team members to achieve partnership objectives.
• Actively participate in both field and office-based activities to assist multiple ongoing activities.
• Department QA/QC focal point and Subject Matter Expert for the department.
• Conduct rig site inspections, audits, and surveillance of drilling equipment and operations.
• Verify compliance with API and ISO quality standards across wells and drilling activities.
• Witness and coordinate pressure testing, NDT, calibration, and certification of drilling equipment.
• Manage non-conformances (NCRs) and ensure robust corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain strong documentation and ensure readiness for internal and external audits.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and operational integrity.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the ongoing SSHE culture.
• Medically fit and active (will be subject to rigorous FTW examination).

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 in Mechanical, Petroleum, Industrial Engineering, Trade Served or similar.
• Minimum 10 years QA/QC experience in the oil & gas drilling industry (land or offshore).

Solid knowledge of:

• API Spec Q1 / API RP standards
• ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Drilling equipment certification and inspection requirements
• Experience with NDT techniques, welding codes, and inspection methodologies.
• Strong communication, documentation, and audit skills.
• Ability to work in a field-based, multicultural environment.

Skills:

• Detail oriented
• Mentoring skills - coaching of local staff will be a requisite
• Project Management skills - demonstrated ability to achieve results by managing and coordinating across functional and operational teams.
• Extensive knowledge of the operating and construction characteristics of all components in the drilling, workover rig and rigless systems.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Organizing skills - setting and monitoring own schedule.
• Min. Computer skills - Microsoft Office word, power point, and excel.
• Ability to identify and implement new technology to reduce cost & add value to existing processes.

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.