Maintenance Electrical Engineer

Wood is recruiting for a Maintenance Electrical Engineer to join its Iraq Business Unit to provide support for the implementation and on-going maintenance of safety critical electrical / instrumentation systems.

This role is onsite in Basra, Iraq with Travel Requirement.

Rotation: 5 days on 2 days off

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

Wood is recruiting for a Maintenance Electrical Engineer to join its Iraq Business Unit to provide support for the implementation and on-going maintenance of safety critical electrical / instrumentation systems.

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

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Electrical Engineer 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

• Ex inspection, maintenance and rectification works on all E&I and HV equipment in client site.
• Ensure all work meets the site needs in reference to the regulations and the subsequent ATEX compliance.
• Utilizes and understands P&ID, single line drawings, termination drawings, EX documentation, Certification documents, manuals, drawing, specifications, and processes diagrams pertaining to oil and gas industry.
• Tests accuracy of, and detects abnormal fluctuations in E&I and HV equipment.
• Supervise maintenance and repairs of low, medium and high voltage power distribution systems, wiring and lighting systems, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment such as transformer, switches, relays, circuit breakers, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, computerized process control systems and field control devices.
• Provide support for the implementation and on-going maintenance of safety critical electrical / instrumentation systems.
• Knowledge of working on either DCS or PLC control systems (Delta V, Allen Bradley, Siemens etc).
• Identifies problems or issues in a timely manner to take corrective action as RCFA required.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and instrumentation issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Builds relationships with other departments and project team members.
• Supervise vender activities.
• Knowledge of the working principle of field instruments, sensor, control valve, transmitter, meter, and gauges
• Experience working with Industrial Controls, PLC, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, industrial instrumentation for flow, pressure, & temperature
• Oversee the planning and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Oversee small to medium-sized projects related to electrical and instrumentation systems, including upgrades and installations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance operations.
• Computer skills related to Maintenance Management software Passport, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Complies with National Electrical Codes, Standards and Regulations
• Adhere to Health, Safety and Environment policy and comply with employee responsibilities listed in the Health, Safety and Environment Handbook.
• Leading a 24/7 quick response team to rectify plant shut down/ trip issues to maintain production.

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:

• More than 20 years’ experience in the Up-stream or Mid-Stream of the Oil and Gas project/operations engineering business
• HNC/Degree in Electrical Instrumentation
• More than 10 years’ experience in Hazardous areas and Certified EX equipment. ATEX standard IEC 60079
• Good knowledge for the Implementation of project Quality Management System according to requirement of ISO 9001:2015 at different stages of project construction activities.
• Qualified in Atex certified Equipment with Compex or equivalent qualification.
• Atex, Compex trainer both in field and in classroom environment

Skills:

• Quality Audits and Inspections experience.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions; prepare clear and concise records, reports, and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of work.
• Read and understand P&ID, single line drawings, termination drawings, EX documentation, Certification documents, manuals, drawing, specifications, and processes diagrams pertaining to oil and gas industry.
• Organize, plan and complete projects.
• Communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing.
• Work with minimal supervision; schedule down time according to established priorities; work under less detailed instructions to complete assignments.
• Manage condition and asset failure data; assist with determining where to store it; QA/QC the data to make sure that it is correct; work with appropriate groups to request schema changes in applications used to support asset management.
• Proven supervisory experience with excellent behaviors and the ability to plan and measure.
• Hands on experience in Oil and Gas facilities
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written briefs and skilled in report writing and compilation.
• Experience and ability to fault find complex instrument and electrical systems
• Experienced in working in a 24/7 quick reaction team for any E&I plant trip issues.

Systems:

• Maximo / CMMS / Aconex
• Microsoft Suite