Shutdown & Retrofit Project Lead – Oil & Gas

Descon; Lahore; On-site; PKR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Descon is seeking a seasoned Shutdown Manager to lead a multidiscipline project team for refinery and oil & gas maintenance. You will oversee site management, safety, budget, and schedule to deliver projects according to drawings and specifications.

You will guide planning, scope verification, and resource allocation across sites, ensuring contract compliance and timely completion with cost control. The role requires experience managing a contractor team of 1000+ personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 15+ years in refinery and oil & gas plant maintenance as a Shutdown Manager.
• 5 years as Shutdown Manager from contractor side leading 1000+ personnel.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand contract to identify risks and plan preventive measures.
• Plan, define, verify and control project scope; document and charge extra work to client.
• Supervise planning and FEDC across sites to control construction activities and related operating efficacy of the project and human resources.
• Ensure execution per plan and take corrective actions to complete the project within time and budget.
• Estimate project costs and ensure that resources (HR, materials, equipment & plant) stay within budget.

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Descon is seeking a seasoned Shutdown Manager to lead a multidiscipline project team for refinery and oil & gas maintenance. You will oversee site management, safety, budget, and schedule to deliver projects according to drawings and specifications.

You will guide planning, scope verification, and resource allocation across sites, ensuring contract compliance and timely completion with cost control. The role requires experience managing a contractor team of 1000+ personnel.