Maintenance Engineer Turnaround And Inspection

South Africa, South Africa

Job Description


Please note this role is based in the Middle EastWe are seeking a highly experienced Maintenance Engineering professional with 12+ years of experience in Turnaround & Inspection (T&I) planning and execution within the Oil & Gas Downstream sector (Refining & Petrochemicals). The ideal candidate should have expertise in turnaround management software, such as Prometheus, ROSER, Primavera P6, and other end-to-end turnaround management solutions. Experience in budgeting, cost optimization, contracting strategy, and risk management is required for success in this role.Key Responsibilities

  • Assist/Lead turnaround assurance reviews or cold-eye reviews of turnaround preparations for various facilities to ensure predictable outcomes and continuous improvement.
  • Review the progress and quality of deliverables during all phases of the turnaround life cycle and provide actionable recommendations for improvements.
  • Influence and motivate turnaround planning teams across facilities to implement best practices, lessons learned, and enhance safety, quality, and competitiveness.
  • Review the implementation of stage-gated turnaround processes across multiple facilities.
  • Assist/Conduct risk management, scope challenge, and schedule challenge workshops for turnarounds across different facilities.
  • Review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for turnarounds and provide performance insights.
  • Keep abreast of significant technological developments to improve turnaround performance.
  • Lead and run a Community of Practice to disseminate best practices and share knowledge across refining and petrochemical assets.
Minimum Job Requirements
  • Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience: 12+ years of experience in turnaround management, including planning and execution in the Oil & Gas Downstream sector (Refining & Petrochemicals).
  • Turnaround Software Expertise: Proficient in turnaround planning software such as Prometheus, ROSER, Primavera P6, and other end-to-end solutions for turnaround and outage management.
  • Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. FE, PE, API, NACE, or ASME certifications are desirable.
  • Risk Management & Performance: Extensive experience in turnaround risk management and performance evaluation (e.g., Solomon indices, turnaround benchmarking).
  • Contracting & Budgeting: Strong experience in contracting strategies, contract scope preparation, and technical bid evaluations for turnaround contracts.
  • Materials & Resources Management: Proficient in turnaround materials and resources management.
  • Cost Optimization: Experience in turnaround budgeting, cost optimization, and post-turnaround performance reviews (including lessons learned).
  • SAP System Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of SAP systems and their application in turnaround activities.
Skills and Competencies
  • Turnaround Planning & Execution: Expertise in planning, scheduling, and managing turnaround activities with a focus on quality assurance and execution.
  • Leadership & Motivation: Proven ability to lead and influence teams, driving continuous improvement and adoption of best practices across multiple facilities.
  • Risk & Performance Management: Skilled in managing turnaround risks and evaluating performance metrics (e.g., KPIs, Solomon indices).
  • Contract & Procurement Management: Experience in the development of contract strategies, technical evaluations, and procurement processes for turnarounds.
  • Maintenance & Repair Procedures: Strong background in developing and reviewing repair procedures and ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Technology Integration: Ability to leverage new technologies to improve turnaround performance and efficiency.
  • Community of Practice Leadership: Experienced in leading communities of practice and sharing best practices and lessons learned across teams.

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  • Job Id
    JD1407112
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa, South Africa
  • Education
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