Job Title:
Maintenance Team Leader – Oil & Gas
Location
Oil Field, Basra – South Iraq
Experience
10–12 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas maintenance.
Job Type
Full-Time | Minimum 3-Year Contract (Extendable)
Industry
Oil & Gas | Oil Field Operations | Oil & Gas Processing Facilities
Employment Type
- Open to Iraqi and expatriate candidates.
- Candidates must have verifiable experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 Oil & Gas operators or contractors.
Job Brief
Are you an experienced maintenance professional ready for your next career challenge?
We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Team Leader to lead maintenance activities at a major Oil & Gas facility in Basra, South Iraq.
The role covers mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance in Oil & Gas processing facilities. You will help ensure that plant equipment and systems remain safe, reliable, and ready for operation.
You will work with maintenance teams and other site staff to support daily maintenance needs, solve technical issues, and keep work on track.
This is a great opportunity to use your industry experience, lead technical teams, and contribute to the smooth running of a major Oil & Gas operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance activities.
- Guide and support maintenance engineers and technical teams.
- Plan and coordinate daily maintenance work.
- Ensure maintenance tasks are carried out in a safe and timely manner.
- Monitor equipment and system performance.
- Support the repair and maintenance of plant equipment and systems.
- Identify equipment faults and help teams find the right solutions.
- Coordinate maintenance work with operations and other site teams.
- Monitor work progress and ensure tasks are completed as planned.
- Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Ensure maintenance work follows site procedures and safety rules.
- Report maintenance issues, work progress, and key concerns to management.
- Help improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, 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 working on major Oil & Gas projects with Tier 1 or Tier 2 operators or contractors.
- Experience leading or coordinating maintenance teams.
- Good knowledge of plant maintenance and equipment reliability.
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in an oil field environment.
- Good communication and team leadership skills.
- Willingness to work in Basra, South Iraq.
Contract and Work Conditions
- Minimum employment period: 3 years.
- Contract may be extended based on performance and business needs.
- Mobilization will take place only after the project contract is awarded.
- Indicative rotation:
- Local Iraqi staff: 14 days on / 14 days off.
- Expatriate staff: 60 days on / 60 days off.
- Accommodation, meals, catering and welfare facilities, and transportation will be provided during rotations.
Why Join Us?
- Long-term opportunity: Secure a minimum 3-year employment opportunity, with the option to extend.
- Work on a major project: Use your skills at an Oil & Gas facility in South Iraq.
- Lead and grow: Take ownership of maintenance activities and guide technical teams.
- Focus on your strengths: Apply your experience across key maintenance functions.
- On-site support: Benefit from accommodation, meals, welfare facilities, and transportation during rotations.
- Build your career: Gain valuable experience in a major Oil & Gas operation.
Application Instructions
If you possess the qualifications and are driven to excel in your field, we warmly invite you to apply by sharing your updated resume at [email protected] or by applying directly through this platform.
Please ensure that your CV clearly lists your Oil & Gas projects, employers, job titles, work locations, and employment dates.
Note: While we appreciate every application, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Your understanding is appreciated in this regard!
