Wood is recruiting for an HSE Lead to join its Iraq business unit focusing on supporting the delivery of HSE activities as part of a broader asset Safety management program for major oil and gas operating assets.

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

Skills and Qualifications:

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 engineering or construction field.
10 to 15 years of experience in the oil industry, with significant experience in HSE Management.
Previous experience under SIMOPS works will be considered as a plus.
Team player with ability to work collaboratively across complex project teams and interface between interdisciplinary departments and within an international team
Kirkuk residency is preferred
Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus

Personal attributes:

The job holder shall be fully accountable and directly responsible for:
Organizing frequent site visits and main subcontractors.
Full implementation of approved Project HSE Plan and contractual HSE requirements in all activities of the Projects by company team, contractor and subcontractors.
Creation of safety and security awareness and promotion of best practices with adequate emphasis on COMPANY Golden Rules.
Ensuring adequate training of personnel involved in the work on HSE related matters.

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

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HSE Lead 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

Job Objectives:

The HSE Lead will support the delivery of HSE activities as part of a broader asset Safety management programme for major oil and gas operating assets.

The role will be responsible for undertaking HSE assessments, supporting Safety studies, developing technical deliverables and providing engineering expertise to multidisciplinary teams involved in the operation and maintenance of oil and gas facilities.

The successful candidate will work as part of Wood's Iraq team and contribute to the ongoing Saftey, reliability and performance of critical production assets.

Nationality Requirement: This position is open to Iraqi nationals only.

Core Responsibilities:

Review and acceptance of the Contractors HSE plan.
Ensure the implementation of the Project HSE Management System (plans, procedures and specifications) and Contractual Security Requirements for all aspects of the work.
Ensure that Operational HSE requirements are fully addressed in all aspects of design and that the design complies with TOTAL HSE Company Rules and General Specifications.
Maintain a high awareness of industry and professional best practices.
Provide specialist advice, supports and technical assistance to the Project Manager and Construction Manager on HSE matters.
Monitor the DBOOM contractor, Pipeline installation contractor and subcontractor’s activities to ensure adherence to HSE requirements.
Review all HSE procedures and follow up their strict implementation on Project scope and work sites.
Take part to the Permit to Work daily and Toolbox Talks related to work activities.
Full awareness of SIMOPS dossiers for simultaneous operations between Operations and Project.
Participate in Job Risk Assessment, request new JRA’s, review, propose and ensure adequate risk mitigation measures, in full consideration of site operations. Ensure Job Risk Assessment findings are communicated, understood and implemented on site.
Assist to Site Construction Project team with effective control on site construction yards (e.g., accommodation hygiene, potable water management, handling of chemicals/COSHH, H2S, health surveillance, management of hazardous substances, lifting etc.).
Assist with supporting the required HSE competencies across the Site Construction Project team: support HSE Superintendent, APLO/SLS with organization trainings of the personnel on site.
Participate in the preparation of material to enhance awareness on any areas for improvement.
Ensure implementation of the incident / accident management system (reporting analysis, recommendations, development, of action plans and monitoring implementation.
Conduct, Coordinate, participate and monitor all HSE audits, reviews, incident and accident investigation, etc.
Assist with preparation and delivery of bridging documents to support the project teams

About the company

Wood delivers engineering, project management, and technical services for energy and materials projects worldwide. It combines engineering know-how with program management and multi-disciplinary teams to plan, design, build, and optimize large projects across oil and gas, renewables, and environmental consulting. Its mix of traditional oilfield services and a broad energy-transition portfolio comes from its growth through organic expansion and the Amec Foster Wheeler merger, enabling integrated solutions across offshore, onshore, and environmental work. Its goal is to support clients through the global energy transition by delivering reliable project delivery at scale and creating sustainable, long-term value.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Founded

1912

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Sidara completed Wood's March 2026 acquisition, injecting $450 million and extending debt to October 2028.
September 2026 ExxonMobil PNG awarded Wood a five-year, $200 million construction contract.
July 2026 Dung Quat and May 2026 Mantel deals deepen recurring refinery and carbon-capture revenue.

What critics are saying

FRC probes KPMG and Wood audits after the 2026 FCA £17.4 million fine.
Layoffs hit Freeport in November 2025 and Hebron on July 26, 2026.
Project concentration in LNG and oilfields ties Wood to volatile operator spending cycles.

What makes Wood unique

Wood combines LNG, refinery, and brownfield expertise across 60 countries.
Its Aberdeen-rooted engineering bench still wins complex, long-duration operational contracts.
Wood monetizes hard-to-execute decarbonization work through carbon capture and hydrogen partnerships.

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Benefits

Medical Insurance
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
End of Service Gratuity
Employee Share Plan
Long Service Award
Professional Development Budget
Competitive remuneration package
Hybrid Work Options

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