VRP/TRP Coordinator

Wood is looking for VRP/TRP Coordinator. This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.

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Wood is looking for VRP/TRP Coordinator. This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement. 

This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement. 

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced VRP/TRP Coordinator to join our Iraq Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Wood has been awarded an Operations Readiness Project to support an International Client operation by providing Project Management, Completions and Handover, Start-up, and Operations Readiness advisory and support both within Iraq and Sharjah offices. The Vision of this Contract is to enhance the operation readiness by delivering advisory support to projects that include new installations as well as a series of modifications to the existing facilities. Team of Engineers, Advisors and Operators based in Sharjah and Basra supports in execution of these projects. 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice 
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment. 
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones 

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the safe and timely delivery of the Vessel Remediation Program (VRP) and Tank Remediation Program (TRP) in accordance with the agreed ROO plan.  This will involve the coordination and planning of multiple vessels, tanks, and their nested scopes concurrently and at various stages of scope build, planning, preparation and execution. This is in support of the the safe and efficient delivery of the Vessel and Tank Repair Programs.
• The Coordinator will play a central role in planning and integrating inspection-driven repair scopes and nested activities from multiple stakeholders, ensuring all work is accurately captured, fully prepared, and ready for execution. This role requires strong organizational and coordination skills.

Primary Duties:

• Promote strong Health, Safety & Environmental culture.  Lead by example.
• Thorough understanding of pressure vessel and tank repairs provide guidance for field execution of VRP / TRP scopes, including shell section replacements, nozzle replacements, weld overlay repairs, internal coating applications would be considered an asset
• Coordinate all aspects of VRP/TRP from start to finish including mobilization to and de-mob from worksite. Strictly in accordance with good oilfield practice, ROO codes, procedures, quality benchmarks and standards. – Previous experience with Vessel or Tank repairs is considered an asset.
• Coordinate and manage vessel repair worklists, integrating activities from Maintenance, Engineering, Projects, Operations, and other stakeholders into a single consolidated execution list. Detailed scopes will include confined space entry, working at height, fabrication & welding, and other high hazard activities.
• Ensure every scope has an assigned Single Point Accountable (SPA), execution owner, and vendor engagement plan.
• Working with scope SPA's and procurement, ensure management of spares and materials. Prioritise and identify long lead items in advance.
• Involvement with Management of Change (MOC) process to develop effective engineering change solutions through good communication & co-ordination with engineering
• Lead up-front coordination of nested scopes, verifying readiness, materials, resources, and permitting status ahead of execution.
• Chair readiness meetings — including Nesting Worklist Reviews, Go/No-Go Readiness Reviews, and other coordination forums — with Maintenance, Operations, Completions, and Construction teams.
• Work closely with the Planner and Construction Lead to maintain accurate, up-to-date progress data and support weekly schedule reviews and forecasts.
• Monitor material availability, vendor readiness, and procurement progress to highlight risks or delays early.
• Compile daily and weekly updates, readiness dashboards, and status reports for leadership review.
• Promote continuous improvement and uphold the highest standards of HSE performance and operational integrity.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities resulting from the nature of working in an Operations and Maintenance environment.
• Ability to communicate well with Operations to develop culture of best practice electrical & process isolation, de-pressuring, closed draining, flushing, purging, spading for consistency of safe equipment shutdown preparation & aid prompt re-commissioning
• Facilitate audits, inspections and safety observations. Ensuring follow up actions are closed out correctly and promptly.
• Clear communication to back-to-back position through handovers pre / post field breaks.

Decision Making Authority

• As per Client Policy

Supervisory Responsibility

• Coordinate Vessel and Tank repairs from up-front planning to final close-out

Work Contacts

• Operations & Maintenance Advisors and Team Leads
• Construction Supervisors
• Project Function
• Engineering Function
• Integrity / Inspection teams
• Planning Team
• Materials Coordinator
• Vessel and Tank repair contractors

Physical Effort and Work Environment

• Duties performed at site with generally harsh, hostile climatic conditions.

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.  

Expected:

• 5+ years' experience in Petrochemical or Oil and Gas maintenance & engineering environment. With a proven track record for execution coordination, planning, or readiness roles within the oil & gas, refining, or petrochemical industry.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate complex work scopes across multiple disciplines and functions.
• HNC qualification (preferably a degree) or higher in relevant technical mechanical discipline with strong understanding of engineering fundamentals 
• Good knowledge of asset management system (CMMS) - preferable
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and embrace clients' charter values. 
• Foster good relationships and team working ethic with contractor groups promote safe working practices and efficiency.
• Experience of working in an integrated team from diverse locations required.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication (oral and written) skills in English 
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities in a multi-cultural environment
• Proactive, solutions-driven approach with a focus on readiness and delivery.
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities in dynamic operational environments.