Method & Support Superintendent H/F

SPIE; Seyhan; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE is seeking a Method & Support Superintendent in Türkiye to lead maintenance method development, reliability improvements, and major turnaround planning. The role requires coordinating cross‑functional teams, safety compliance, and digital transformation in maintenance practices.

The candidate will work with Production, HSE, and engineering teams to standardize practices, optimize energy use, and drive continuous improvement across petrochemical facilities in Adana region.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience at equivalent position and at least one turnaround experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a superintendent for a petrochemical site, with PDH / PP process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve maintenance methods, procedures, and standards.
• Support reliability engineering and failure analysis.
• Plan, coordinate, and document plant turnarounds.
• Evaluate performance data to improve MTBF/MTTR and energy efficiency.
• Coordinate modifications, upgrades, and debottlenecking projects.

Skills

Process plant complexity

Reliability engineering

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Turkish language (basics)

Tools

Process simulation software

Project management tools

MS Office

Job description

The Method & Support Superintendent will have the following responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve maintenance engineering methods, procedures, and technical standards.
• Support the Maintenance & Inspection Manager in reliability engineering, failure analysis, and standardization of maintenance practices.
• Plan and coordinate the scope, resource requirements, and technical documentation for plant turnarounds in collaboration with Production and HSE teams.
• Evaluate plant performance data and propose modifications or optimizations to improve reliability, availability, maintainability, and energy efficiency.
• Coordinate the technical preparation and execution of plant modifications, upgrades, and debottlenecking projects.
• Interface with the Production Planning Manager to align long‑term maintenance strategies and plant improvement projects with production targets and schedules.
• Collaborate with the HSE Manager to ensure maintenance and modification methods meet safety, environmental, and compliance requirements.
• Develop equipment maintenance strategies (e.g., condition‑based, time‑based, predictive) using CMMS and reliability analysis tools.
• Maintain and update maintenance documentation, including equipment datasheets, job plans, BOMs, and technical procedures.
• Define standard job packs, maintenance kits, and technical work instructions to ensure safe and efficient execution by field teams.
• Provide engineering support during incident investigations, root cause analyses, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to contractor selection, technical bid evaluations, and quality control during external support for major overhauls and modifications.
• Lead or contribute to digital transformation initiatives in maintenance (e.g., asset management systems, analytics, predictive maintenance).
• Build cross‑departmental alignment on improvement initiatives and foster a culture of reliability and continuous improvement.

CONTRACT TERMS & MOBILITY

• Local employment contract within an international group entity or freelance contract, depending on profile.
• Preparation phase: fully remote, with missions to Cergy (France) and occasional overseas assignments at contract start.
• Phases 2-3: based in Türkiye on a resident or rotational basis.
• Eligible expatriate assignments include company support for accommodation, travel, local transportation and meals, in accordance with company policies.

• Ability to conduct project in efficient and timely manner
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and cross‑functional environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with diverse team members
• Previous experience in petrochemical plant or refinery is an advantage
• Capable of giving strong attention to details and problem‑solving skills.
• Fluent in English written and verbal.
• Strong notions (verbal) in Turkish are a plus.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of complex process plant (PFD, HMB, P&ID, MSDS, datasheet, other technical documents).
• Knowledge of international standards and design standards (e.g., API, ASME, ASTM, ISO).
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements relevant to the chemical industry, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge in UOP and LyondellBasell process is a plus.
• Familiar with various types of static and rotating equipment (compressors, gas turbine, Diesel engine, separation column, heat exchanger, boiler, etc.).
• Proficiency in using industry‑specific software and tools for process simulation, project management, and data analysis.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products.
• Must work under pressure

Education:10 years’ experience at equivalent position and at least one turnaround experience

Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a superintendent for a petrochemical site, with PDH / PP process.

Nous vous offrons...

Choosing SPIE gives you the opportunity to:

1. Work for an international Group with operations on every continent,
2. Experience a wide variety of professions within several activities:
3. Working in energy and the environment, sectors of the future at the heart of sustainable development issues

• Outdoor networks and street lighting
• Information and communication systems
• Nuclear power
• Oil and gas
• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Wind Energy

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