Senior PACO Engineer

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior PACO Engineer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on assigned Instrument and Controls engineering work scopes on a 6/1 work schedule.

This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.

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

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior PACO Engineer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on assigned Instrument and Controls engineering work scopes on a 6/1 work schedule.

This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior PACO Engineer to join our Iraq Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Wood has been awarded an Onshore Project to support an International Client operation by providing Brownfield Engineering & Design Services. The Vision of this Contract is to enhance the production & assets integrity across various locations. Team of Engineers and Designers based in Basra and Dubai supports execution of these projects. Projects under this contract focuses on Flare system revamps/re-ignition, Rehab of aging assets, BTEX emission control, Flare Gas Recovery & Replacement/upgrade of obsolete equipment, piping & systems.

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

Accountability:

• This is a Basra office-based LN role. Normal working time will be 48 hours per week with 6/1 cycle
• Reporting to the Lead PACO engineer the candidate will assume sole responsibility for assigned Instrument and Controls engineering work scopes
• To carry out Instrument and Controls discipline work within a project team, supporting the project team for field development of oil & gas production facilities
• To plan, budget, organize, and control a segment of the Instrument and Controls engineering deliverables for the project

Primary Role:

• To prepare / Check Instrument and Controls deliverables for all project Phases the oil and gas industry
• To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
• To provide direction and guidance on all Instrument and Controls engineering technical queries raised by either internal or external parties
• To liaise with the Client’s Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion
• To promote safe behavior at all times

Principal Responsibilities:

• To provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
• To co-ordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up
• To assist in the coordination of all activities related to Instrument and Controls engineering design
• To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions as required

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:

Technical / Business Skills:

• Highly motivated and self-reliant
• Problem solver
• Open analytic thinker and innovator
• Good communicator with willingness to share knowledge and support others
• Strong commitment to safety

Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of Instrument and Controls engineering design and analysis
• Thorough awareness of relevant international codes and standards
• Familiar with the typical software packages that are used for Instrument and Controls engineering design
• Experience of the application of HAZOP, HAZID and SIL Rating to Instrument and Controls design
• Experience with Instrument and Controls design for prefabricated modular packaged equipment
• Experience with Concept Selection and FEED studies

Business & Industry Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry
• Minimum of 6 years’ proven capability in an engineering design company
• Operational support / construction and commissioning experience
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
• Experience of sour service operations would be an advantage

Educational Attainments:

• Degree in Instrument or Electronics Engineering (BSc/BEng/MSc)
• Membership of a recognized professional institute preferred