Risk and Safety Section Head

Description Wood is recruiting for a Risk and Safety Section Head to join its Iraq business unit focusing on leading end‑to‑end site risk & safety management for oilfield operations. This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq. Work Schedule: 28/28 Rotation Responsibilities Wood is recruiting for a Risk and Safety Section Head to join its Iraq business unit focusing on leading end‑to‑end site risk & safety management for oilfield operations. This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq. Work Schedule: 28/28 Rotation #Wood #Iraq #Basra #Risk and Safety Section Head The role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced  Risk and Safety Section Head  to join our Iraq Business Unit. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions. Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region. 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 Job Purpose: Lead end‑to‑end site risk & safety management for oilfield operations including drilling, site construction, contractor activities and road safety. Supervise safety team, ensure full compliance with safety standards, conduct inspections & incident investigation, drive proactive safety culture and deliver safety improvement initiatives for multi‑facility oilfield sites. Key Functions & Activities: Oilfield Site Safety & Risk Control: Oversee safety operations across diverse oilfield work sites (drilling, construction, scaffolding, field mobile traffic etc.). Conduct site inspections, hazard identification and safety walkthroughs. Enforce compliance with safety procedures and safe work practices. Participate in incident root‑cause investigation and