Maintenance Team Leader - Oil & Gas (Onsite, Basra)

About the role

A major Oil & Gas facility in Basra, South Iraq is looking for a Maintenance Team Leader to lead mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance in its processing facilities. The role supports daily maintenance needs, solves technical issues and keeps work on track, and is open to Iraqi and expatriate candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities and guide maintenance engineers and technical teams.
• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance work and monitor equipment and system performance.
• Support the repair and maintenance of plant equipment, identify faults and help teams find solutions.
• Coordinate with operations and other site teams, and monitor work progress.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance and ensure work follows site procedures and safety rules.
• Report issues, progress and concerns to management and help improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10-12 years of relevant Oil & Gas maintenance experience.
• Proven experience in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance in Oil & Gas processing facilities.
• Verifiable experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 operators or contractors on major Oil & Gas projects.
• Experience leading or coordinating maintenance teams and good communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to work in Basra, South Iraq.

What we offer

• Minimum 3-year contract, extendable based on performance and business needs.
• Mobilization only after the project contract is awarded.
• Rotation: 14 days on / 14 days off for local Iraqi staff, 60 days on / 60 days off for expatriates.
• Accommodation, meals, catering and welfare facilities, and transportation during rotations.

Candidates apply by sending their updated CV through the employer's application channel, listing Oil & Gas projects, employers, job titles, locations and dates.