Production Superintendent (Fixed Term - Livorno)

Saipem; Toscana; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Saipem is seeking a Commissioning and Maintenance Production Superintendent in Livorno, Italy, to lead start-up, commissioning and ongoing operations for a complex energy project. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage permits and safety controls, and drive plant performance to meet production objectives.

The role requires an engineering degree and proven commissioning/ start-up experience, with strong familiarity with HAZOP, PSSR, SAP or Primavera, and solid-English communication at

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent with strong technical background.
• Experience in commissioning, start-up, and plant operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, start-up and operational activities, coordinating internal and external teams.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation; manage permits, isolations and process safety controls.
• Develop maintenance strategies and procedures, monitor plant performance and safety reviews (HAZOP / PSSR).
• Support training, competency assessment and continuous development of operations personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement across plant lifecycle and coordination with vendors/contractors.

Skills

Commissioning

Start-up

Operations management

Process safety

HAZOP

PSSR

Technical documentation

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, we embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion, while prioritizing people’s safety and environmental sustainability, even in the most challenging conditions.

Purpose of the position: As Commissioning and Maintenance Production Superintendent, you will be part of the Commissioning Department of Business Line Energy Carriers within the Bioraffineria project based in Livorno

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the process plant, promoting compliance with Company QHSE policies, procedures, and management systems while maintaining high operational standards.
• Manage work permits, isolations, and process safety controls, ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with risk assessments, permit-to-work requirements, and applicable safety procedures.
• Lead commissioning, start-up, and operational activities, coordinating personnel, vendors, licensors, and contractors to achieve project and production objectives safely and effectively.
• Develop and manage production personnel, including shift planning, training, competency assessment, performance management, and continuous development of operations teams.
• Drive plant performance and operational excellence, overseeing maintenance coordination, production procedures, laboratory activities, safety reviews (HAZOP/PSSR), reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant lifecycle.

What are we looking for?

Education: Technical Diploma / Degree in Engineering field

Experience: Relevant experience as Commissioning and Maintenance Production Superintendent.

Languages: English Knowledge Level B2

Technical Skills

• Commissioning Engineering & Execution: Strong experience in commissioning design review, commissioning planning, procedures development, system breakdown definition, HSE compliance, technical bid evaluation, and commissioning control/documentation management.
• Plant Start-up & Operations Management: Proven expertise in pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and plant operations, including development of operating procedures, maintenance strategies, reporting systems, plant performance monitoring, and operational troubleshooting.
• Technical Documentation & Process Safety: Skilled in reviewing and interpreting engineering documentation (P&IDs, isometrics, layouts, procedures), supporting HAZOP studies, operator training programs, and identifying technical issues to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.

IT Skills: MS Office, SAP, Primavera P6

What Can We Offer To You

• Fixed term Contract – CCNL Energia e Petrolio
• For home office contract: Pay not lower than € 43.000,00
• Location: Livorno, Italy

Transparency Note

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to offer a different job level and/or salary package compared to what is indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills.

Any Deviation Shall Be Duly Justified And Documented In Accordance With Internal Procedures And The Non-Discrimination Statement. Such Deviation Shall In No Way Be Related To

• the remuneration received by the candidate in previous employment relationships;
• any subjective or discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender or other personal characteristics.

Regulatory Compliance

The Decision

• is made in compliance with the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value;
• complies with the pay transparency requirements set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.

Additional Information

We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!

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