Field Engineering Manager

Scope of Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate the Field Engineering function supporting Operations & Maintenance activities across all  disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation & Control.
• Act as the focal point between Operations, Maintenance, Integrity, Projects and Technical Authorities to ensure  safe and efficient facility operation.
• Be visible and demonstrate leadership by consistently promoting safe work practices and operational excellence.
• Actively participate in site safety programs including Safety Walks, Risk Assessments, Permit to Work (PTW),  Incident Investigation and Safety Observation processes.
• Ensure engineering support is effectively delivered to maintain asset integrity, equipment reliability and  production availability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for troubleshooting, performance improvement and problem solving  across operating facilities.
• Lead engineering assessments and recommend solutions to improve plant reliability, operability and  maintainability.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering support during planned shutdowns, start-ups, major maintenance  campaigns and critical operational events.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, international codes and industry best practices.
• Review and approve engineering studies, technical reports, calculations, modifications and Management of  Change (MOC) documentation.
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability trends, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement  and cost optimization.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked to  closure.
• Support Asset Integrity Management programs including inspection, maintenance and risk-based assessments.
• Interface with vendors, OEMs, contractors and specialist service providers to resolve technical issues and  optimize asset performance.
• Support annual budgeting processes and provide technical input for OPEX and CAPEX planning.
• Develop and mentor engineering personnel while promoting knowledge sharing and competency development.
• Prepare and present technical reports, performance metrics and management updates as required.

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of Oil & Gas experience, including significant exposure to Operations & Maintenance environments.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role within Engineering or Maintenance organizations.
• Strong understanding of Asset Integrity Management principles.
• Experience with maintenance and reliability programs including preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance.

• Proven experience supporting brownfield operating facilities.
• Working knowledge of relevant international standards including API, ASME, IEC and ISO requirements.
• Experience with Management of Change (MOC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Risk Assessment processes.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems such as SAP PM, Maximo or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with international operators, EPC contractors or major service providers is preferred.

Communication:
• Excellent communication, presentation and report-writing skills.
• English language proficiency is mandatory.
• Arabic language capability is considered advantageous.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, operations personnel, clients and external stakeholders.

Work Contacts
• Operations Management
• Maintenance Management
• Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Teams
• Asset Integrity Team
• HSE Team
• OEMs and Service Providers
• Third-Party Contractors

Behavior/ Core Competencies:
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, integrity and operational excellence.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Results-oriented with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.
• Capable of managing priorities in a dynamic operating environment.
• Effective stakeholder and relationship management.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop engineering talent.

HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients and the
governing authorities of the host country. The position is expected to actively promote a strong safety culture and ensure
compliance with all applicable HSSEQ requirements.

Location: Iraq, Kirkuk