UNIT SHUTDOWN LEADER

Xpertfirst International FZ -LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food provided

Accommodation provided

Transport provided

Single status

Job summary

Xpertfirst International FZ -LLC in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi is seeking a Unit Shutdown Leader to orchestrate major turnaround activities on mechanical static equipment and piping. You will lead a team of shutdown coordinators, ensure safe planning, and deliver on schedule with compliance to HSE and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background with 10+ years in TA/shutdown, GCC leadership experience on large turnarounds, and familiarity with major petrochemical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in turnaround/shutdown maintenance.
• 5+ years in the GCC as Unit Leader or equivalent on multi-turnarounds.
• Petrochemical background preferred.
• Experience with major operators is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Unit Shutdown Coordinators for TA activities on static equipment and piping.
• Coordinate planning with resources for safe and effective execution.
• Direct coordinators to complete maintenance scope on heat exchangers, columns, vessels, reactors, fin fans, valves and piping.
• Ensure Method Statements, JSA, FRA and rigging plans are prepared and approved.
• Participate in Pre-TA and Post-TA meetings and follow up on actions.
• Enforce HSE and Quality requirements and promote safe work practices on site.
• Liaise with TA, Inspection, engineering and supervision teams on requirements and reporting.
• Coordinate subcontractors and work with planning for schedule implementation and progress.
• Report daily progress to Shift Leader, Site Manager and TA Engineer.
• Maintain records of work performed and work in progress.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning

Communication

Safety

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Unit Shutdown Leader Petrochemical Turnaround Ruwais Abu Dhabi UAE Duration 6 months pre-shutdown activities main turnaround in March 2027 extendable

Lead a team of Unit Shutdown Coordinators Mechanical Piping Valve Fabrication to execute all TA activities on mechanical static equipment and piping

Ensure with the planning team that all jobs are planned and scheduled with the right resources for safe and effective execution

Direct and guide coordinators to complete the equipment maintenance scope heat exchangers columns vessels reactors fin fans valves and piping

Ensure Method Statements JSA Formal Risk Assessments and Rigging Plans are prepared and approved before execution

Participate in Pre-TA Execution and Post-TA meetings with all stakeholders and follow up on actions with the team

Enforce Company HSE and Quality requirements and promote safe work practices on site

Liaise with the Company TA team Inspection team engineers and supervisors on technical requirements documentation and progress reporting

Coordinate subcontractors for proper execution of the scope Work closely with the Company planning team on schedule implementation and follow-up

Report daily progress of the unit to the Shift Leader Site Manager and to the Company Area TA Engineer

Look after the welfare of site execution personnel Maintain records of work performed work in progress

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.Minimum 10 years of experience in Turnaround & Shutdown maintenance, inspection, repair and overhauling of major static equipment in oil, gas or petrochemical plants

Minimum 5 years in the GCC as Unit Leader / Unit Incharge / Shift Incharge / Lead Engineer on at least 2 turnarounds of similar size.

Petrochemical background preferred: Ethylene Cracker, Polyethylene / Polypropylene, Utilities & Offsites.

Experience with ADNOC, Borouge, Takreer, GASCO, SABIC, Aramco, QatarEnergy or EQUATE is a strong advantage.

Good knowledge of TA planning, JSA/FRA, rigging plans, box-up and handover procedures.

Good English (reading, writing, speaking), strong communication and team leadership skills.

Physically and medically fit to work in an industrial environment.

Available to join immediately.

Package: Food, accommodation and transport provided. Single status. 8 hours/day, 6 days/week, overtime applicable.