Senior Civil Field Supervisor

About Us:

HKN Hamrin Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Republic of Iraq. The Hamrin Block is comprised of 535 km2 and contains one producing field. The Hamrin field produces oil primarily from the Tertiary (Miocene) reservoirs — the Jeribe and Euphrates formations — with the Dhiban formation as a secondary reservoir.

At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.

Position Summary  

The Senior Civils Field Supervisor is responsible for overall management and implementation of Civil Construction works for the rehabilitation and development of Hamrin Oil Field, located in Salah ad Din Governorate, Iraq.

 Main Duties & Responsibilities

Performance Expectations:

• Management of civil works to ensure compliance with construction drawings and specifications, including but not limited to concreting, earthworks, roadworks, underground services and fencing
• Implement Company’s HSE programme and ensure civil works are performed in accordance with international HSE standards.
• Review and approve contractors’ submittals, including method statements, ITPs, schedule, material submittals etc.
• Apply international building and construction standards to the project.
• Apply international techniques and applications.
• Monitor progress and ensure necessary information flow between disciplines to meet project milestones.
• Coordinate with the Civils design team to ensure timely resolution of site queries and clarifications.
• Provide daily/weekly reports to management.
• Develop field training program for nationals in civil construction methodology.

 Competency (Knowledge & Skills) Required:

• Proven civils construction management experience.
• Strong understanding of international building and construction standards and codes.
• Ability to perform cost analysis and develop program budgets.
• Strong communication skills – ability to interpret construction documents and communicate requirements to others.
• Project scheduling using MS Projects or Primavera
• Tender technical and commercial evaluation.
• Understanding of materials testing and evaluation.
• Contract negotiations and budget updates
• Understanding of 3D surveying, data acquisition and testing systems.
• Understanding of the latest innovations in civil equipment and products.
• Best Management Practices with regard to the environment.
• Ensure work is performed safely for the civil team, community and end users.

 Minimum Qualifications

Education and Qualifications Expected / Required:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Engineering, Construction Management or related Sciences. Alternative qualification(s) plus proven relevant experience may be considered in lieu of BSc.
• Advanced training in Construction Quality Control and Safety
• Computer literate – proficient in the use of software such as MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat etc.
• Skilled in scheduling and estimating software.

 Experience Expected / Required:

• Minimum 10 years of Civil Construction design, management and implementation in the energy sector.
• Managed construction work that exceeds $10M (USD) in value.
• Managed civils construction works for multiple phases of ONG projects.
• Experience of managing civils construction projects in Iraq.

 Other Relevant Competency Requirements:

• The Senior Civils Field Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day management of all civil field activities including HSE, quality control and schedule control.
• The Hamrin Civils field team reports directly to the Senior Civils Field Supervisor.