Turnaround (TA) Planner (Electrical)

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

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Electrical Turnaround Planner in Oman to develop detailed plans, schedules, and work packs for shutdowns and maintenance activities in the oil and gas sector.

Responsibilities include reviewing equipment lists, drawing up activity sequences, coordinating with multiple teams, and delivering progress reports. Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project and strong coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience as Electrical TA Planner or Electrical Shutdown Planner in oil and gas.
• Experience in plant shutdowns, turnarounds and maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment maintenance planning, work-pack preparation, resource estimation, and scheduling.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, equipment data sheets, and technical specifications.
• Good coordination, reporting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical turnaround plans, schedules, and work packs for shutdown and maintenance activities.
• Review electrical equipment lists, maintenance work orders, job scopes, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Plan maintenance activities for motors, generators, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, circuit breakers, UPS systems, lighting, and electrical distribution systems.
• Prepare manpower estimates, material requirements, tools, equipment lists, and resource-loading plans.
• Develop activity sequences, durations, dependencies, and critical-path schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, maintenance supervisors, operations, instrumentation, procurement, and HSE teams.
• Monitor planned versus actual progress and identify schedule delays, resource constraints, and critical activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and turnaround progress reports, including S-curves, look-ahead schedules, and progress summaries.
• Ensure materials, tools, equipment, permits, and work packs are available before execution.
• Support pre-turnaround planning, shutdown execution, and post-turnaround reporting while ensuring compliance with safety procedures and project requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project planning

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical turnaround plans, schedules, and work packs for shutdown and maintenance activities.
• Review electrical equipment lists, maintenance work orders, job scopes, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Plan maintenance activities for motors, generators, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, circuit breakers, UPS systems, lighting, and electrical distribution systems.
• Prepare manpower estimates, material requirements, tools, equipment lists, and resource-loading plans.
• Develop activity sequences, durations, dependencies, and critical-path schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, maintenance supervisors, operations, instrumentation, procurement, and HSE teams.
• Monitor planned versus actual progress and identify schedule delays, resource constraints, and critical activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and turnaround progress reports, including S-curves, look-ahead schedules, and progress summaries.
• Ensure materials, tools, equipment, permits, and work packs are available before execution.
• Support pre-turnaround planning, shutdown execution, and post-turnaround reporting while ensuring compliance with safety procedures and project requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience as an Electrical TA Planner, Electrical Shutdown Planner, or Electrical Maintenance Planner in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment maintenance planning, work-pack preparation, resource estimation, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and relevant maintenance planning systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, equipment data sheets, and technical specifications.
• Good coordination, reporting, analytical, and communication skills.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant oil and gas plant maintenance or turnaround experience is preferred.
• Candidates must be available to work in Oman as per project requirements.
• Immediate joiners or candidates with a short notice period are preferred.