Senior Engineer

Gender; Oman; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gender is seeking a Sr. Engineer Turnaround in Oman Duqm to lead maintenance shutdowns across OQ8. You will plan, coordinate, and execute turnaround activities, working with procurement, operations, and engineering teams to maximize asset availability.

The role requires 8+ years in oil & gas or refinery environments, with strong CMMS, SAP-PM, Primavera and MS Project skills. Offshore/field exposure and safety leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation) or related field
• Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industries
• Knowledge of CMMS, SAP-PM Module, Primavera / MS Project
• Hands-on experience in turnaround execution across multiple units
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and procurement for turnarounds

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end turnaround planning with material and contract planning
• Coordinate with planning team to develop integrated turnaround plan
• Procuring resources and evaluating tenders
• Lead execution ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure equipment manufacturers' standards and safety procedures are followed
• Develop work breakdown structures and modify plans as needed
• Coordinate with stakeholders across maintenance, operations, procurement and HSE
• Monitor progress and report daily on schedule execution
• Conduct close-out and lessons learned workshops
• Manage safety and permit-to-work during turnaround

Skills

Turnaround planning

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Safety compliance

CMMS experience

SAP-PM

Primavera

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation)

Tools

SAP PM Module

Primavera

MS Project

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Education Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Electronics/Telecomunication)

Job Description

Job title Sr. Engineer Turnaround Stream OQ8 Function Maintenance Department Turnaround Section Location Oman Duqm Budget control *OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant* Reporting to Head, Turnaround Direct reports

Job purpose:

Provides strong professional technical & engineering expertise pertaining to Turnaround schedule / shutdown maintenance works, across OQ8, under TL Turnaround Execution scope s, acting as Technical Service provider of execution of turnaround under technical standards set by TSD to maintain the assets; through (1) Executing maintenance turnaround activities including shutdown works, equipment cleaning, inspection, repair, and replacement works, and Testing / commissioning, (2) Prepare the required report for the monitoring, control of the execution phase, and (3) Guide young engineers in Turnaround execution matters; in order to ensure maximum availability of plant at all times, optimizing the cost, time & resource utilization, minimizing the down time and meeting the operational targets that support the gross margin / profitability with a sufficient organizational capability for business continuity while identifying & developing talent people to as feeder for OQ8 talent pipeline.

The position will act in accordance with the OQ8 s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives. Scope (Engineer Turnaround Execution)

Drive end to end planning of turnaround involving material and contract planning, stake holder management and coordination, resource management and optimization.

Shutdowns or outages activities such as inspection, repair, replacement, and maintenance of equipment and facilities.

Inspection and Testing

Comprehensive inspection and testing of equipment, vessels, piping, and systems to identify any signs of damage, corrosion, leaks, or wear that need to be addressed

Maintenance and Repair

Repair or replacement of damaged or malfunctioning equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, reactors, distillation columns, and other process units. This may involve activities such as welding, mechanical repairs, or reconditioning.

Cleaning and Decontamination

Cleaning of process equipment and systems to remove contaminants, deposits, and hazardous substances. This ensures optimal performance and minimizes the risk of operational issues.

Catalyst Replacement

Refineries often use catalysts in various processes. Turnarounds provide an opportunity to replace spent or deactivated catalysts with fresh ones to maintain efficiency and product quality.

Facility Upgrades

Implementation of modifications or upgrades to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, or compliance with environmental regulations.

Installing new equipment, upgrading control systems, or integrating new technologies.

Piping and Insulation

Inspection and repair of piping networks, valves, and fittings, as well as the replacement or repair of insulation to prevent heat loss or maintain proper temperature control.

Safety Measures

Implementation of strict safety protocols, including the training of personnel, adherence to permit-to-work systems, and the implementation of safety barriers to mitigate risks during the turnaround.

Compliance with environmental regulations, such as the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, emissions monitoring, and implementation of pollution control measures.

Accountabilities:

Developing a turnaround plan for the execution

Works with the Turnaround Planning team to develop a comprehensive and integrated plan for the turnaround.

Identifying the scope of work, estimating the resources required, and developing a timeline for the execution of the work.

Procuring resources

Execute works with the procurement team to ensure that all the necessary resources, including materials, equipment, and personnel, are available for the turnaround.

Develop and review Scope of Works, prepare & evaluate tender bid and prepare recommendations reports.

Managing the execution of work

Lead the execution of works, ensuring is conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.

Ensuring equipment manufacturers standards, procedures and safety regulations are followed by staff and contractors.

Develops work breakdown structures and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions for new work items assigned.

Establishes best maintenance practices & systems to optimize resources and enhance turnaround / shutdown scheduled maintenance.

Proactively resolves issues during all phases of the schedule turnaround (including scope development & start up to completion of turnaround activities).

Archives baseline and final schedules ensuring best practice for improvement is applied to turnaround schedule activities.

Conduct TA close out review and finalize close out report and conduct lessons learned workshop.

Coordinating with stakeholders

Works with a range of stakeholders, including maintenance teams, contractors, and operations personnel, to ensure that the turnaround is executed smoothly.

Monitoring progress

Monitoring the progress of the turnaround and providing regular updates to management.

Conduct meeting, prepare summary reports and provide daily update on the execution of the scheduled turnaround /shutdown maintenance.

Managing safety

Ensuring that all work is conducted in compliance with safety regulations and procedures.

Key interactions

Internal: All Maintenance Managers & Engineers, Planners, Operations, Engineering, Technology, Procurement, Logistic & HSE

External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation) or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, in a similar role.
• Knowledge of: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Expertise in SAP- PM Module., Primavera / MS Project
• Hands on experience in turnround execution by executing multiple turnarounds involving complete process units.
• Experience handling of maintenance contracts and procurement.
• Experience in planning, scheduling of turnaround & shutdown related jobs.
• Familiar with material and international engineering applicable codes.
• Coordinating projects and strategic initiatives from planning through execution and performance tracking.
• Soft: Excellent interpersonal skills with strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated ability to direct, align, motivate, and develop planning staff. High level skills of planning & organizing. Ability to delegate tasks and resources. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a diversified and critical environment. Possess analytical thinking in data analysis. Ability to pay attention to details. Ability to prioritize Turnaround maintenance activities. Flexibility to work on multiple planning task simultaneously. Ability to coordinate and influence peers.
• Technical: Proficiency in M/S Office. Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Planning & scheduling software. Ability to plan major shutdown projects. Well versed in maintenance & technical specifications.