Turnaround static planner

KBR; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas industry is seeking a Turnaround Static Planner to oversee the planning of static equipment jobs during turnarounds. The role involves site visits, resource estimation, and collaboration with contractors to ensure successful execution of turnaround plans. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical engineering and turnaround planning, with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance and turnaround experience in the oil and gas industry.
• At least 3 years in a turnaround planning role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning all approved static equipment jobs in the turnaround scope.
• Conduct site visits to verify scope of work and access requirements.
• Prepare Work Instructions and Lifting Plans for static equipment.

Skills

Planning

Performance Management

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Communication

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Primavera

Job description

Title:

Turnaround Static Planner

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the planning of all approved static equipment jobs included in the turnaround scope.
2. Conduct site visits to verify scope of work, location, access requirements, lifting needs, and insulation removal.
3. Identify turnaround activities, estimate resources and durations, and establish precedences to serve as main input for scheduling.
4. Determine needs for assisted access (scaffolding, man-lifters) and insulation removal as preparatory activities; notify the scaffolding planner.
5. Identify flanged joints for hot-bolting during pre-turnaround and prepare hot-bolting plans.
6. Prepare and identify Bill of Materials (BOM).
7. Read and interpret equipment drawings.
8. Collaborate closely with the execution contractor to ensure understanding and commitment to the turnaround plan, which is vital for success.
9. Prepare Work Instructions and Lifting Plans for static equipment works within the turnaround scope.
10. Identify critical lifting operations requiring comprehensive rigging studies.
11. Assemble Work Packages.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance and turnaround experience in the oil and gas industry, with at least 3 years in a turnaround planning role.
• Knowledge of the oil and gas industry and turnaround planning practices.
• Skills in planning, performance management, data analysis, and report writing.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Primavera.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.