Water Injection Deputy Operations Advisor

Wood is recruiting for a Water Injection Deputy Operations Advisor (Local National) to join its Iraq Business Unit to provide on-site leadership and guidance to operational staff, ensuring tasks are carried out safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

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 Water Injection Deputy Operations Advisor (Local National) to join its Iraq Business Unit to provide on-site leadership and guidance to operational staff, ensuring tasks are carried out safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

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

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Water Injection Deputy Operations Advisor 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

• The Deputy Operations Advisor – Water Injection is responsible for supporting the Senior Superintendent in overseeing the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all water injection facilities within the Client field. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams, supervising daily activities of water treatment and injection operations, and ensuring compliance with company objectives, HSE standards, and relevant regulations.
• Assist the Senior Superintendent in planning, organizing, and overseeing day-to-day operations of water injection and treatment facilities (MOD300, HPI Station, Produced Water Treatment, Euphrates Intake Station, WSWs, and injection wells).
• Provide on-site leadership and guidance to operational staff, ensuring tasks are carried out safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Maintenance, Reservoir, Wellwork, etc.) to ensure alignment and smooth execution of water injection strategies.
• Step in for the Senior Superintendent as needed, maintaining continuity of leadership and decision-making in their absence.
• Actively monitor on-site activities, identify potential hazards, and lead immediate corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring lessons learned are promptly incorporated into operational practices.
• Monitor water injection parameters, equipment performance, and operational KPIs; recommend improvements to optimize injection rates and facility uptime.
• Collaborate with the Senior Superintendent to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, including system inefficiencies, equipment malfunctions, and maintenance issues.
• Ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and analysis to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of training programs for local operators, focusing on technical and operational competency.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to operations staff, fostering a high-performance team environment.
• Promote best practices in startup/shutdown procedures, process troubleshooting, and emergency response protocols.
• Prepare and present daily/weekly/monthly reports on water injection performance, HSE metrics, and improvement actions.

KEY RESULTS:

• HSE Excellence: Zero or minimal recordable incidents; strong safety culture upheld across all operations.
• Operational Efficiency: Reduced downtime and optimized water injection volumes in line with company targets.
• Team Development: Improved competency and retention of local operators through effective training and mentorship.
• Cost Management: Contribute to meeting or reducing OPEX targets by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhanced operational reliability and performance through proactive troubleshooting, lessons learned, and best-practice sharing.

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 petroleum engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10 years of progressive experience in Oil & Gas operations, with substantial exposure to water treatment and water injection processes.
• Strong knowledge of water injection, reservoir management, produced water handling, and related equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex operational issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Skilled at interpreting operational data, identifying trends, and generating insights to optimize facility performance.
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point). PI (Production Information System) desirable, EC, Choke model, Maximo.