HSE Supervisor- Expression of Interest - Short Term

Wood

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 HSE, engineering, or related field.

Professional Certifications:

• NEBOSH IGC (mandatory for most Iraq projects)
• IOSH Managing Safely (advantage)
• H2S / BA
• First Aid & Firefighting
• Confined Space / Working at Heights
• OSHA certifications (advantage)

Professional Experience:

• 8 12+ years in construction HSE roles, preferably in oil & gas EPC projects.
• Experience supervising multicultural teams in a remote site environment.
• Middle East / Iraq experience highly preferred.
• Familiarity with international safety standards: OSHA, ISO 45001, NFPA, API, IOGP standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proactive, assertive, and able to intervene in unsafe situations.
• Good analytical and incident investigation capability.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple work fronts.
• Culturally aware and strong interpersonal skills.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a HSE Supervisor - Expression of Interest - 6 months to join its Singapore Business for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing health, safety, and environmental procedures at site.
This role is a full-time office-based role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.
Note: This role is for a short term basis for a period of 6 months with a potential of extension

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The role

Wood is recruiting for a HSE Supervisor - Expression of Interest - 6 months to join its Singapore Business for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing health, safety, and environmental procedures at site.
This role is a full-time office-based role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.
Note: This role is for a short term basis for a period of 6 months with a potential of extension

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

Role:

The HSE Supervisor is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing health, safety, and environmental procedures at site. The role ensures compliance with company policies, client requirements, Iraq regulatory standards, and international safety best practices to support safe execution of construction and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce adherence to project HSE procedures, worksite rules, and permit-to-work (PTW) systems.
• Conduct daily site inspections focusing on safe operations, housekeeping, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Iraq labor laws, oilfield HSE standards, and client HSE regulations.
• Support SIMOPS management during brownfield, hot work, lifting, and confined space activities.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Task Risk Assessments (TRA) with construction teams.
• Assist in identifying hazards and implementing effective control measures.
• Participate in HAZID / HAZOP sessions when required for critical activities.
• Lead incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis (RCA).
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