General information
Organisation
About SPIE Global Services Energy
As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.
Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.
Reference
2026-44545
Area activity
Technical Facilities Management
Position description
Job title
Laboratory Engineer M/F
Contract type
Temporary work contract
Contractual hours
Full time
Contract duration
9 months with possible extension
Employee Status
Operative
Job description
We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Oil & Gas Services Middle East LLC for a:
Laboratory Engineer
Job Purpose:
Manage all activities including safety and environmental compliance in Laboratory.
Your main duties will be to:
1. Manage and monitor all the laboratory equipment / Utilities/ Spare parts / Consumables in Laboratory.
2. Manage and monitor all activities held in laboratory.
3. Supervise Laboratory Operators. Maintain good working spirit and coordinate and motivate laboratory
staffs.
4. Coordinate with Commissioning team for sampling timing and quantity of media for analysis.
5. Check the analysis result and prepare analysis report / Responsible for review & approval for analysis
report by laboratory operators.
6. Maintain stable operation of laboratory equipment. Manage troubleshooting, stock of consumables,
spare parts, utilities and maintenance tools.
7. Communicate and coordinate with Commissioning team, Engineering team, Laboratory equipment
supplier and others as necessary to accomplish operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment
and building.
8. Follow, implement, and maintain HSE requirements, Environmental procedure, Hazardous waste
management procedure; monitor and control HSE performance of laboratory staffs.
Rotation: 10 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Profile
Ideally, you will have a Degree in Chemical engineering discipline from a recognized university with 7 years' experience in Oil & Gas (incl. but not limited to Refinery)/ Petrochemical fields or Equivalent” or “3 years in a relevant position title”. Preferable have experience working on Shimadzu instruments.
You will have proven experience in Safety precautions and occupational hazards in the use of equipment; safe work methods and practices.
You will have a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in industry commissioning software and systems and advance skills in Microsoft Office. You will need excellent communication and presentation skills in English both written and verbal in English.
Working at SPIE
What can we offer you?
We offer long-term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, secure transportation & expat standard accommodation
Position location
Location
Basra, Iraq
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of experience required
10 years or more
Required authorisations
Languages
English (C-Professional working proficiency)
Our ambition
Combining our differences
SPIE Oil & Gas Services is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities.
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