Piping Engineer @ Wood

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Wood is recruiting for a Piping Engineer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on providing piping engineering expertise to projects and the business.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.

Reports to: Lead Piping Engineer / Engineering Manager

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Piping 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

Job Objectives

Contributes to technical delivery of engineering excellence through:

• Executing assigned piping engineering scopes of work.
• Providing piping engineering expertise to projects and the business.
• Producing and reviewing piping engineering deliverables in accordance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Performing design and engineering activities for onshore oil & gas facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Supporting multidisciplinary project teams throughout concept, FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, start-up, and operational phases.
• Works independently on standard engineering activities and performs more complex assignments under general supervision while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Ability to travel for doing the site survey visits outside of Basra city (e.g. Kirkuk, Nasiriyah, etc.) according to projects demands.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Executes Assigned Scopes of Work

• Develop piping engineering deliverables including specifications, calculations, datasheets, technical reports, material requisitions, and engineering studies.
• Prepare and review piping layouts, GAs, ISOs, plot plans, piping material specifications, line lists, tie-in packages, and support requirements.
• Ensure all piping engineering activities are performed in accordance with project specifications, company procedures, and applicable international codes and standards.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil, structural, instrumentation, electrical, and project engineering disciplines.
• Participate in model reviews and interdisciplinary design reviews.
• Review and comment on vendor documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Assist with field engineering activities and resolution of site technical queries.
• Monitor assigned work against project schedules and budgets and provide progress updates.
• Identify engineering risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, design reviews, constructability reviews, and safety assessments.
• Promote safe design principles and ensure safety considerations are incorporated into all engineering activities

Providing discipline expertise

• Perform piping system design and engineering calculations.
• Evaluate technical issues and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Interpret project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Support development of piping philosophies, material selection, and stress-related design considerations.
• Contribute technical expertise during proposal preparation and project execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned, and engineering best practices
• Assist junior engineers and designers through technical guidance and mentoring.

Working Relationships

Internal

• Maintain effective working relationships with project teams and discipline engineers.
• Coordinate activities with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning personnel.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and discipline improvement initiatives.
• Contribute positively to team collaboration and technical problem-solving activities.

External

• Interface with clients, contractors, vendors, and third-party engineering organizations.
• Participate in technical meetings and design reviews with stakeholders.
• Support resolution of vendor and construction-related technical issues.

Level of Influence and Decision-Making Authority

• Works independently on routine engineering assignments.
• Exercises professional judgment in applying engineering principles, standards, and procedures.
• Responsible for the technical quality and accuracy of assigned deliverables.
• Provides technical recommendations to project and discipline management.
• Escalates unusual or high-risk technical matters to senior engineering personnel.
• May provide technical guidance to graduate engineers, junior engineers, and designers.
• Responsible for achieving assigned schedule, quality, and cost objectives.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• Professional registration or chartership status is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Typically, 5+ years of relevant piping engineering experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Experience in onshore oil & gas facilities.
• Familiarity with international industry codes and standards including ASME, API, ASTM, and relevant client specifications.
• Knowledge of piping materials, piping layout, stress considerations, and plant design principles.
• Experience with Brownfield and Greenfield projects.
• Working knowledge of engineering software and design tools such as AutoCAD, PDMS, E3D, PDS, MicroStation, or equivalent.
• Experience reviewing vendor documentation and multidisciplinary design deliverables.
• Knowledge of construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance requirements.
• Experience participating in HAZOP and HAZID studies.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project execution requirements.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Personal attributes

• Strong commitment to safety and engineering excellence.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and delivery-focused.
• Well-organized with attention to detail.