Junior Document Controller - Onsite

About the role

KBR is hiring a Junior Document Controller for its Majnoon Oil Field project in Basra, Iraq. The role supports the document control function by receiving, registering, distributing and archiving project and operational documents, ensuring teams always work from the correct, current revision and that records meet KBR and client requirements. It is a full-time, contract position with rotation to be confirmed, open to Iraqi nationals.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, register and track incoming and outgoing documents and correspondence in the electronic document management system (e.g. Aconex).
• Prepare and issue document transmittals and keep distribution matrices up to date.
• Control document revisions so only current versions are in use and superseded ones are archived.
• Check documents for correct numbering, title blocks, revision status and completeness before issue.
• Track document review and approval cycles and follow up on overdue responses.
• Maintain organised physical and electronic filing and archiving systems.
• Prepare document status reports and registers for project and department leads.
• Support periodic document control audits and help close findings.
• Respond to document requests from different departments in a timely way and handle confidential documents in line with information security rules.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in any discipline; IT, business administration or engineering is an advantage.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in document control, preferably in oil and gas, construction or engineering projects.
• Fluent Arabic and good spoken and written English.
• Able to work in a remote field environment on a rotational schedule.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with an electronic document management system such as Aconex.
• Knowledge of document numbering, revision control and transmittal processes.
• Good computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Document control training or certification is an advantage.