Job Description

Wood is looking to recruit an experienced Iraqi National Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) with survey experience to support Engineering Design.

The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting site surveys, supporting engineering studies, overseeing equipment inspections working to client and international standards.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Kirkuk, Iraq

Wood is looking to recruit an experienced Iraqi National Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) with survey experience to support Engineering Design.

The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting site surveys, supporting engineering studies, overseeing equipment inspections working to client and international standards.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Kirkuk, Iraq

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The role

Wood is looking to recruit an experienced Iraqi National Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) with survey experience to support Engineering Design.

The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting site surveys, supporting engineering studies, overseeing equipment inspections working to client and international standards.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Kirkuk, Iraq

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 decarbonization 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 decarbonizing 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 organization 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 Responsibilities:

Engineering & Survey Activities

• Conduct field surveys, site inspections, and data collection for mechanical projects.
• Verify field conditions and prepare survey reports to support engineering design and project execution.
• Coordinate with survey teams, construction contractors, and operations personnel during project development and execution.
• Review survey drawings, alignment sheets, topographical data, and as-built documentation.
• Support feasibility studies, route selection, and constructability assessments.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 - 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, or Infrastructure projects.
• Experience in rotating equipment, and field survey activities.
• Experience working in brownfield and greenfield projects is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of API, ASME, and relevant international engineering standards.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment specifications and survey documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Ability to work in remote field locations and multicultural environments.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.