Role Overview
KBR is hiring a Senior CWI Engineer. This is a full-time role in Basra, Al Başrah, Iraq. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Title:
Senior CWI EngineerPosition Details
- Position Title: CWI Senior Engineer
- Department: Wells
- Location: Majnoon Oil Field – Basra, Iraq
- Reports to: CWI Engineering Team Lead
- Direct Reports: None
1. Role Purpose
Provide engineering expertise in the planning, design, and execution support of completions, workover, well intervention and well integrity operations. Ensure high-quality engineering input, technical assurance, well integrity compliance, and continuous performance improvement across CWI operations.
2. Key Responsibilities
HSSE & Well Integrity
- Champion a proactive safety culture with Zero Harm.
- Conduct site safety visits, audits, and toolbox talk reviews.
- Ensure compliance with well integrity standards such as NORSOK D‑010
- Ensure engineering designs comply with HSSE policies, Life-Saving Rules, and well integrity guidelines.
- Participate in risk assessments, HAZID, HAZOP, and technical assurance reviews.
- Support incident investigations by providing technical analysis and recommendations.
Program Development & Technical Assurance
- Prepare and review Completion Programs, Workover Programs, and Intervention Procedures.
- Develop well schematics, tool string designs, barrier philosophies, and risk assessments.
- Ensure engineering designs comply with well integrity standards and operational requirements.
- Perform technical evaluations for new technologies, equipment, and intervention methods.
Operational Support & Problem Solving
- Provide real-time engineering support to wellsite supervisors during operations.
- Analyze operational challenges and propose technical solutions.
- Perform pre-job and post-job reviews to ensure procedural compliance.
- Support SIMOPS planning and coordination with Production, Subsurface, and Drilling teams.
Cost & Schedule Control
- Support development of budgets, forecasts, and AFE inputs.
- Monitor job efficiency, performance, and operational KPIs.
- Identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
Contractor & Performance Management
- Lead technical interface with service companies and contractors.
- Evaluate technical proposals, equipment specifications, and new technologies.
- Support tendering, technical evaluations, scopes of work, and contract management.
- Monitor service quality and ensure alignment with engineering requirements.
Reporting & Governance
- Review technical proposals from service companies and ensure alignment with operational requirements.
- Participate in contractor performance reviews and technical evaluations.
- Ensure QA/QC compliance for equipment and tools used in rigless operations.
3. Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
- 8-12+ years of experience in completions, well intervention, workover, and well integrity engineering disciplines.
- Valid IWCF Level 4 Well Intervention Pressure Control certification.
- Strong experience leading CWI engineering teams in high‑activity onshore fields.
- Comprehensive understanding of well integrity standards (e.g., NORSOK D‑010), well control, and barrier management.
- Strong knowledge of international standards (API, ISO, IOGP) and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Expertise in completion, CT, slickline, e-line, ESP, stimulation, and workover engineering.
- Experience in Iraq/Majnoon preferred.
- Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
4. Core Competencies
- CWI Technical Mastery
- Well Integrity & Risk Management
- Engineering & HSSE Leadership
- Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Contractor & Stakeholder Management
- Communication & Technical Reporting
Approved By: Steven Hendry
Position: Wells Manager
Date: 03 Mar 2026
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How do I apply for the Senior CWI Engineer position at KBR?
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Where is the Senior CWI Engineer position at KBR located?
This position is based in Basra, Al Başrah, Iraq. KBR has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior CWI Engineer at KBR earn?
KBR has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior CWI Engineer role at KBR posted?
This role was posted on July 24, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior CWI Engineer role at KBR require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. KBR lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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