TAR Manager - Oil & Gas Turnaround

About the role

Wood is recruiting a TAR Manager for its Iraq business unit to deliver the facility Turnaround (TAR) program safely, on a 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotational basis. The role is full-time and on-site in Basra, Iraq, with travel requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the facility Turnaround program safely and efficiently, supporting client shutdown strategy covering process safety, integrity, environment, reliability and upgrades
• Manage production loss reduction and execution windows, and lead constructability and SIMOPS reviews with the Turnaround Team Lead
• Deliver TAR objectives to agreed milestones across multiple concurrent events, defining the execution organisation, capabilities and accountabilities for each event
• Interface with site operations (BOC) and turnaround contractors, and with internal and external stakeholders, to prioritise scopes and identify work that can be done online
• Ensure site readiness, close out completions, MOCs, documentation updates, punch lists and work orders, and run lessons learned for each TAR
• Develop local national capability through mentoring, and communicate job safety, health, environment and security expectations to the team
• Lead the on-site team of contractors and turnaround supervisors, supervise construction quality, input to the site execution plan and mitigate schedule risks
• Act as the link between contractors, operations and BOC, and interface with O&M, HSE, project function, integrity teams, activity planning and procurement

Required profile

• 15+ years' experience in petrochemical or oil and gas, with a proven track record of onsite turnaround delivery
• 10+ years in a TAR environment and 10+ years in a key leadership position in an operating oil or gas field
• HNC or higher in a relevant technical mechanical discipline, preferably a degree
• Experience working in integrated teams across diverse locations and liaising with third-party contractors and local communities

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of asset management systems (CMMS)
• Excellent oral and written English
• Emergency preparedness procedures and strong safety, health and environment aptitude

What we offer

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
• Tailored professional development plans
• Global connections with industry experts