Risk and Safety Section Head

About the role

Wood is seeking an experienced Risk and Safety Section Head to lead end‑to‑end site risk and safety management for oilfield operations in Basra, Iraq. The role is full‑time, on‑site, with a 28/28 rotation schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee safety operations across drilling, construction, scaffolding and site traffic, conducting inspections, hazard identification and safety walkthroughs.
• Supervise the safety team, mentor staff, and manage large contractor groups through briefings, joint inspections and safety workshops.
• Lead safety audits, hazard hunts, incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are closed.
• Review and approve risk assessments, JSAs, work permits and produce regular safety performance reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a safety‑related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of safety operations experience in on‑shore oil & gas or construction.
• Fluent English; Arabic or Chinese is a plus.

Required skills

• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and OSHA standards.
• Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP/CMIOSH.
• Experience with incident investigation, risk assessment and safety audits.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Commitment to professional development and tailored development plans.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace with global connections.