Senior Reservoir Well Operations Services
Company
NES Fircroft
Location
Basrah, Iraq
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
2 hours ago
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NES Fircroft
Senior Reservoir Well Operations Services
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Reservoir well operations Services
Location: Basra, Iraq
Rotation: 14/14 or 28/28
Duration: 1 year contract and possibility of extension
Activities:
Main activities
Lead the HSE management system implementation to ensure safe, compliant, and incident-free operations aligned with Company
HSE Golden Rules.
Ensure full compliance with Companies HSE standards, Iraqi regulations, and international standards (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001).
Define and monitor HSE KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Act as single point of accountability for HSE performance of the 1.2 GW solar plant.
Conduct risk assessments for all O&M activities.
Acts as the Deputy RSES onsite
Operational activities :
Develop, implement and enforce:
Permit to Work (PTW) system
LOTO procedures
SIMOPS coordination rules
Lead:
Incident investigations (including High Potential events)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Corrective/preventive action plans
Monitor contractor HSE performance:
Audit contractor compliance
Validate method statements and risk assessments
Enforce HSE clauses
Conduct regular:
Site inspections
Safety tours/ Joint safety tours
HSE audits
Ensure environmental compliance:
Waste management
Hazardous materials handling
Spill prevention
Define and deploy emergency response plans:
Fire, electrical incidents, extreme weather
Coordination with local authorities
Manage HSE reporting:
Daily / weekly / monthly reporting / as needed
Incident reporting in company systems (MySafety4All etc.)
Other activities
Promote strong HSE culture and leadership visibility across all teams.
Develop HSE competency and training programs for local workforce.
Support operational teams in integrating HSE into maintenance planning.
Lead safety campaigns and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications/Experience required:
Bachelor's or equivalent level
Minimum 10–12 years in HSE in energy / industrial sector
Minimum 5 years in HSE leadership role
Experience on large-scale utility projects (>500 MW) preferred
Technical Skills
:
Renewable energy / solar PV operations
Middle East HSE practices and regulations
Strong knowledge of:
HSE management systems (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001)
Power plant / solar PV risks
Electrical safety (HV/MV/LV)
PTW / LOTO systems
Experience in:
Incident investigation and RCA
Contractor HSE management
Risk assessment methodologies
Familiar with:
International standards and best practices
NEBOSH / IOSH (or equivalent) – mandatory
ISO 45001 / 14001 auditor – preferred
Electrical safety certification – preferred
Soft skills:
Strong leadership and safety culture advocacy
Ability to influence and enforce compliance
High level of rigor and accountability
Communication in multicultural environments
English: fluent
Arabic: mandatory (operational environment)
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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