JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Tank Construction Lead to join or team in Basra, Iraq

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra on a 28/28 rotation work schedule,

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Wood is currently recruiting for a Tank Construction Lead to join or team in Basra, Iraq

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra on a 28/28 rotation work schedule,

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Tank Construction Lead to join our team in Basra, Iraq

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

This project is to focus more resources towards improving maintenance and reliability on the Oil, Gas & Water Systems, required to efficiently support maintenance, turn arounds and engineering organizations with the appropriate qualifications and experience.

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

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Responsibility to deliver assigned site duties in a safe and timely manner to ensure successful delivery of Tank Remediation Program scopes.

Key Objectives:

• Support the Vessel & Tank Remediation Program Lead with safe and efficient delivery of the Tank Remediation program.
• Promote a strong Health, Safety & Environmental culture. Lead by example. Ensure Tool Box Talks are structured, recorded & add value.
• Embrace a one team culture.
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of static equipment and provide the wide-ranging procedural, hands-on and soft skill support the role requires.
• Thorough understanding of Oil Storage Tank repairs to provide guidance for field execution of tank refurbishment scopes, including shell section replacements, nozzle replacements, weld overlay repairs, internal coating application and ancillary equipment.
• Ability to manage concurrent activities safely & effectively and deconflict SIMOPS.
• Ability to communicate well with Maintenance, Inspection, Engineering & other peers to ensure timely tank remediation readiness.
• Ability to communicate well with Operations to develop culture of best practise process isolation, de-pressuring, closed draining, flushing, purging, spading for consistency of safe equipment shutdown preparation & aid prompt re-commissioning.
• Ensure vendors with required expertise, spares, products, consumables, scaffolding, vehicular and other enabling logistics are at the worksite when required.
• Manage all aspects of tank remediation scope from start to finish including mobilisation to and de-mob from worksite. Strictly in accordance with; good oilfield practise, codes, procedures, quality benchmarks and standards.
• Drive consistency in tank remediation preparation process using checklists and other tools to track readiness against agreed milestones.
• Understand Security and Emergency Response rationale and mentor as appropriate.
• Develop tank remediation schedule with Planner for effective delivery.
• Working with procurement, ensure management of spares and materials. Prioritise and identify long lead items in advance.
• Management of contractor performance, monitoring and mentoring.
• Detailed daily reporting. Clear communication to back to back position through handovers pre / post field breaks.
• Drive continuous improvements in efficiency and cost reduction of TRP delivery.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Lead on-site team of Contractors

Work Contracts:

• Project, Shutdown and HSE Advisors
• Operations & Maintenance Advisors
• Construction Supervisors
• Contract Supervision
• Project Function
• Engineering
• Integrity / Inspection teams
• Planning Team
• Procurement Coordinator

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong safety leadership
• Self-driven, resilient, analytical and pragmatic behaviours
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Planned and organised approach
• Experienced in all aspects of Tank Refurbishment.
• Experienced in all aspects of Static Equipment repair and problem resolution. Able to deliver practical solutions
• Teamwork orientated
• Knowledge of Oil Storage Tank industry standards.
• Working knowledge of local Labour Legislation and Laws is desirable

Physical Effort and Work Environment

• Duties performed at site with generally harsh climatic conditions.

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:

• 15+ years' experience in Petrochemical or Oil and Gas maintenance & engineering environment.
• 5+ years' experience in a Construction Supervisory role.
• HNC qualification or higher in relevant technical discipline with strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Good knowledge of asset management system (CMMS)
• Work to the highest personal & professional standards to achieve or exceed set objectives.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and embrace clients' charter values.
• Foster good relationships and team working ethic with contractor groups to promote safe working practices and efficiency.
• Experience of working in an integrated team from diverse locations required.
• Experience of Safe Systems of Work.

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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 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.