Wahab Razaq Mohammed Al-Bubsiri
Basra
Summary
I have over 36 years of extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, holding multiple senior leadership positions at Basra Oil Company and within the operating structures of Zubair and Rumaila fields. I manage large-scale maintenance, operations, and project departments, supervising more than 500 employees across diverse disciplines. I enjoy strong expertise in rebuilding oil facilities, negotiating with international companies, and leading multimillion-dollar projects under licensing rounds. My career reflects a proven record of sustainable growth, operational excellence, and innovative resource management.
Overview
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Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations Equipment Maintenance
Operations Directorate
01.2023 - Current
- I lead the department responsible for maintaining critical operational equipment.
- I supervise a workforce of more than 500 engineers and technicians.
- I design and implement strategic maintenance plans to ensure production continuity.
- I oversee modernization projects aligned with international standards.
Director of Engineering Maintenance
Zubair Operating Directorate
01.2018 - 01.2023
- I managed major infrastructure maintenance projects.
- I applied preventive maintenance systems, reducing breakdowns by 30%.
- I supervised international maintenance contracts ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- I developed training programs for engineering and technical staff.
Director of Operations Equipment Maintenance
Rumaila Operating Directorate
01.2017 - 01.2018
- I directed daily maintenance operations for vital production equipment.
- I improved operational efficiency through modern maintenance techniques.
- I supervised rehabilitation projects for aging equipment.
Director of Transportation / Director of Coordination & Follow-up
Rumaila Operating Directorate
01.2010 - 01.2017
- I supervised the installation of more than 100 flow pipelines in Rumaila field.
- I led social benefit projects for communities surrounding oil fields.
- I managed infrastructure maintenance (civil, agricultural, environmental).
- I developed monitoring systems that improved project accuracy by 35%.
Project Coordinator / Senior Advisor
South Oil Company
01.2003 - 01.2009
- I coordinated reconstruction projects for oil stations post-2003.
- I supervised new gas compression projects with international partners.
- I represented the company in the Economic Development Committee of Basra Governorate.
- I provided technical and administrative advisory to the General Director’s office.
Director of Light Vehicles Department
South Oil Company
01.1998 - 01.2003
- I managed workshops for light vehicle maintenance.
- I developed operational systems that improved fleet efficiency by 20%.
- I supervised supply and maintenance contracts with local and international companies.
Workshop Supervisor
Transportation Directorate
01.1989 - 01.1998
- I managed workshops for heavy and light equipment maintenance.
- I supervised repair facilities in multiple sites (Burjesia, Bab Al-Zubair).
- I developed periodic maintenance programs that extended equipment lifespan by 15%.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
University of Basra
01-1989
Skills
- Leadership and management of large teams (500 employees)
- Oil project and infrastructure management
- Strategic negotiation with international companies
- Operational process improvement
- Advanced maintenance and operations management
- Representation in conferences and economic committees
- Strategic planning and execution
- Strategic planning
- Operations oversight
- Operational efficiency
- Business management
- Leadership training
- Financial controls implementation
- Operations management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Business leadership
- Customer service management
- Performance evaluation and monitoring
- Employee motivation
- Team leadership
- Cost control
- Process improvements
- Workforce planning
- Decision-making
- Staff management
- Employee development
- Budget control
- Management team building
- Business development
- Logistics
- Product development
- Organizational structuring
- Operations monitoring
Accomplishments
- Supervised installation of more than 100 pipelines in Rumaila field.
- Led reconstruction of oil facilities after wars and destruction.
- Managed multimillion-dollar contracts under licensing rounds.
- Developed monitoring systems that improved project accuracy by 35%.
- Contributed to social benefit projects for communities near oil fields.
Affiliations
- Member of the Economic Development Committee – Basra Governorate.
- Representative of South Oil Company in scientific conferences and seminars.
- Participant in social benefit programs under licensing rounds.
Certification
- Numerous specialized training courses inside and outside Iraq, including:
- Oil Project Management (Bahrain, China, Beirut).
- Gas Compressor Maintenance (Italy).
- Artificial Lift Oil Production (Russia).
- Leadership Development Programs.
- English Language (Levels A2 – B1).
- Occupational Safety & Health (IMIST – OPITO).
All certificates and specialized training programs inside and outside Iraq are available upon request. They cover management, maintenance, oil projects, occupational safety, and English language development.
Languages
English: Advanced (business and contracts)
Arabic
Timeline
Director of Operations Equipment Maintenance
Operations Directorate
01.2023 - Current
Director of Engineering Maintenance
Zubair Operating Directorate
01.2018 - 01.2023
Director of Operations Equipment Maintenance
Rumaila Operating Directorate
01.2017 - 01.2018
Director of Transportation / Director of Coordination & Follow-up
Rumaila Operating Directorate
01.2010 - 01.2017
Project Coordinator / Senior Advisor
South Oil Company
01.2003 - 01.2009
Director of Light Vehicles Department
South Oil Company
01.1998 - 01.2003
Workshop Supervisor
Transportation Directorate
01.1989 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
University of Basra