Commissioning Start-up PACO Lead

About the role

Wood is recruiting a Commissioning Start-up PACO Lead for its Iraq business unit, based in Basra. The role leads pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, testing and operational handover activities for oil and gas projects. It is a full-time on-site position with travel requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead PACO pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, testing and operational handover activities.
• Execute loop checks, functional testing, cause and effect verification and integrated system testing for DCS, SIS, PLC, SCADA and field instrumentation systems.
• Develop commissioning procedures, test plans, system completion documentation and start-up strategies.
• Coordinate commissioning with Operations, Maintenance, Construction, vendors and EPC contractors.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, control system and process control issues during commissioning and start-up.
• Manage commissioning schedules, punch lists, risks and system handovers to meet project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, IEC 61511, company standards and industry best practice.
• Support operator training, knowledge transfer and development of local national personnel.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Control, Electrical, Automation or similar.
• Minimum 10 years of oil and gas experience, including commissioning and start-up of process facilities.
• Proven experience with DCS, SIS, PLC, SCADA, field instrumentation, analyzers and package control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.
• Track record of delivering safe, successful facility start-ups on time and within budget.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of IEC 61511, IEC 62443, hazardous area requirements and industry standards.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning, testing, operational readiness and system handover processes.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Development plans tailored to individual needs and access to global experts.
• High-profile projects delivered to complex clients in Iraq.