Lead Mechanical Engineer - Static

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer on a 4/4 rotation based in Basra, Iraq.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Engineering Manager
• Manage the mechanical engineering and design team
• Single-point responsibility for all mechanical engineering deliverables and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the customers policies and procedures
• Ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet the asset operational needs
• Provide direction and guidance on all technical queries relating to mechanical engineering
• Participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary
• Ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
• Liaise with the customers Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion
• Promote safe behaviour at all times

Skills / Qualifications

• Engineering Degree qualification
• Minimum of 15 years experience in the oil and gas industries
• Previous onshore brownfield experience
• Previous experience operating at Lead Mechanical Engineer level
• Previous Middle East experience is preferred

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 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.