NWP Pipeline Construction Lead Full Time

Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.

CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT

Agreements were signed by TotalEnergies in Iraq to enhance the development of the country’s natural resources. The GGIP project, located in the Basra region, a 5-in-1 project:

• The Associated Gas Upstream Project Phase 1: Enhance Ratawi oil field production thanks to infrastructures upgrade and new export pipeline (AGUP1), in addition to a gas export and process facilities (AG25).
• The Associated Gas Upstream Project Phase 2: Enhance Ratawi oil field production to 210 kbpd with a new CPF and additional development wells (AGUP2).
• The Gas Midstream Project – GMP: Valorize the gas from Ratawi, Majoon and Al Qurna West-2 (Phase I) oil fields.
• The Common Seawater Supply Project – CSSP: Major water-injection project that will help the long-term production of several fields of South Iraq. TotalEnergies will only be involved into the seawater treatment plant building.
• The Solar Power Plant – SPP: major solar project (PV plant with a 1250 GW DC) which will allow to produce power (1000 GW AC) to be injected into the grid.

AGUP Phase 2 is the major full field development. It involves drilling around 221 wells, feeding a new built CPF, at TotalEnergies standards, with a capacity of 210 kbopd. Oil will flow respectively at 60 to 80 kbopd from Yamama (~100 MMscfd) and 150 to 130 kbopd from LP reservoirs (~30 MMscfd).

AGUP2 project will be developed with the objective to maximize economical results, with a particular focus on the CAPEX, while maintaining the technical quality of the installations, with high H3SE requirements and focus. The project development include several interfaces with other projects (mainly AGUP ph1, GMP and CSSP) which shall be managed in an optimized and agile manner.

The country context is complex due to several factors and risks to be mitigated all along the project. Particular attention will be paid to the safety culture enhancement and to the local content that will be a key factor for the project success.

Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure safe execution of all pipeline construction activities in line with H3SE objectives.
• Ensure pipeline works are executed according to approved technical documentation, schedules and quality requirements.
• Ensure effective supervision, coordination and performance of the pipeline construction team.
• Ensure timely identification, escalation and resolution of pipeline construction issues impacting safety, quality, cost or schedule.
• Ensure effective coordination of interfaces with Wellpads, CPF, Operations and other stakeholders.
• Ensure proper coordination of interfaces with other construction packages and disciplines

The job holder is responsible to:

• Ensure the safe, efficient and compliant execution of all pipeline construction activities within the NWP scope, including Greenfield and Brownfield pipelines, in accordance with Contract requirements, Project Specifications and TotalEnergies referential.
• Lead and coordinate all pipeline construction works including ROW preparation, trenching, stringing, welding, NDE, field joint coating, lowering-in, backfilling, reinstatement and tie-ins.
• Supervise and coordinate the Pipeline construction supervision team, including Greenfield and Brownfield supervisors and site technical support.
• Ensure that pipeline construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, construction procedures, method statements and work packs, and that deviations are properly identified, assessed and escalated.
• Ensure effective coordination of pipeline construction interfaces with Wellpads, CPF, road crossings, existing facilities and live lines.
• Act as a visible HSE leader on site, ensuring strict implementation of H3SE rules and safe work practices during all pipeline activities, including welding, NDE, lifting operations, crossings and tie-ins.
• Participate actively in toolbox talks, site walks, audits and incident investigations, and stop unsafe work whenever required.
• Review Contractors’ pipeline construction planning, sequencing and productivity, identify risks related to access, logistics, resources or interfaces, and propose mitigation or recovery actions.
• Monitor daily and weekly pipeline construction progress, including welding productivity, NDE rates, coating activities and reinstatement, and report accurately to the NWP Construction Manager.
• Ensure construction quality requirements are met in coordination with Quality and Inspection teams, including timely resolution of punch lists and construction non-conformities.
• Provide regular, structured and factual pipeline construction reporting to the NWP Construction Manager and escalate critical issues related to HSE, quality, schedule or resources.

DIMENSIONS

Pipeline Construction Scope

Greenfield Pipelines

• ROW opening and preparation across extended distances
• Trenching, bedding, backfilling and reinstatement
• Stringing, welding, NDE and field joint coating
• Lowering-in and alignment of pipelines
• Road crossings, wadi crossings and special crossings

Brownfield Pipelines

• Tie-ins to existing live facilities
• Construction in congested and operational areas
• Interface management with operations and other projects
• Execution of works under strict HSE and permit constraints

Supervision Scope

• Greenfield Pipeline Supervisors
• Brownfield Pipeline Superintendent / Supervisors
• Site technical support (as applicable)

Qualifications

Professional Experience (years): 15 years in Oil and Gas projects.

Experience in similar position (years):5

Technical skills:

• Strong experience in Greenfield and Brownfield pipeline construction
• Solid knowledge of welding, NDE, coating and pipeline installation activities
• Proven capability in managing complex interfaces and live-plant works
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logistics and productivity drivers

Level / Diploma: Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification

Languages:

• English: fluent (written and spoken)
• Arabic is an advantage

Soft skills:

Strong leadership, field presence, decision-making ability, interface management and a proactive safety mindset

Additional Information

Position Title N+1: NWP Construction Manager

Position Title N+2: Out of CPF Site Manager (RSES-D)

Direct hierarchical management (N-1): 4

• Date of mobilization: July 2026
• Duration: 2 year, renewable
• Place of mobilization: Iraq
• Status (resident / rotation): Rotation (4×4)