Maintenance Engineer- Turnaround and Inspection

Deka Minas Pty Ltd; Secunda; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas Downstream sector seeks a Maintenance Engineering professional with over 12 years experience in turnaround management. You will lead turnaround planning and execution across multiple facilities, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to best practices. Ideal candidates are proficient in turnaround management software and demonstrate strong leadership and risk management skills.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in turnaround management in Oil & Gas sector.
• Proficient in turnaround planning software and SAP systems.
• Certifications such as PMP, FE, PE, API, NACE or ASME are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead turnaround assurance reviews and cold-eye reviews.
• Influence turnaround planning teams to implement best practices.
• Conduct risk management and schedule challenge workshops.

Skills

Turnaround Planning & Execution

Leadership & Motivation

Risk & Performance Management

Contract & Procurement Management

Maintenance & Repair Procedures

Technology Integration

Community of Practice Leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Prometheus

ROSER

Primavera P6

SAP

Job description

Please note this role is based in the Middle East

We are seeking a highly experienced Maintenance Engineering professional with 12+ years of experience in Turnaround & Inspection (T&I) planning and execution within the Oil & Gas Downstream sector (Refining & Petrochemicals). The ideal candidate should have expertise in turnaround management software, such as Prometheus, ROSER, Primavera P6, and other end-to-end turnaround management solutions. Experience in budgeting, cost optimization, contracting strategy, and risk management is required for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist / Lead turnaround assurance reviews or cold-eye reviews of turnaround preparations for various facilities to ensure predictable outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Review the progress and quality of deliverables during all phases of the turnaround life cycle and provide actionable recommendations for improvements.
• Influence and motivate turnaround planning teams across facilities to implement best practices, lessons learned, and enhance safety, quality, and competitiveness.
• Review the implementation of stage-gated turnaround processes across multiple facilities.
• Assist / Conduct risk management, scope challenge, and schedule challenge workshops for turnarounds across different facilities.
• Review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for turnarounds and provide performance insights.
• Keep abreast of significant technological developments to improve turnaround performance.
• Lead and run a Community of Practice to disseminate best practices and share knowledge across refining and petrochemical assets.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education : BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Experience : 12+ years of experience in turnaround management, including planning and execution in the Oil & Gas Downstream sector (Refining & Petrochemicals).

Turnaround Software Expertise : Proficient in turnaround planning software such as Prometheus, ROSER, Primavera P6, and other end-to-end solutions for turnaround and outage management.

Certifications : Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. FE, PE, API, NACE, or ASME certifications are desirable.

Risk Management & Performance : Extensive experience in turnaround risk management and performance evaluation (e.g., Solomon indices, turnaround benchmarking).

Contracting & Budgeting : Strong experience in contracting strategies, contract scope preparation, and technical bid evaluations for turnaround contracts.

Materials & Resources Management : Proficient in turnaround materials and resources management.

Cost Optimization : Experience in turnaround budgeting, cost optimization, and post-turnaround performance reviews (including lessons learned).

SAP System Proficiency : Strong working knowledge of SAP systems and their application in turnaround activities.

Skills and Competencies

Turnaround Planning & Execution : Expertise in planning, scheduling, and managing turnaround activities with a focus on quality assurance and execution.

Leadership & Motivation : Proven ability to lead and influence teams, driving continuous improvement and adoption of best practices across multiple facilities.

Risk & Performance Management : Skilled in managing turnaround risks and evaluating performance metrics (e.g., KPIs, Solomon indices).

Contract & Procurement Management : Experience in the development of contract strategies, technical evaluations, and procurement processes for turnarounds.

Maintenance & Repair Procedures : Strong background in developing and reviewing repair procedures and ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Technology Integration : Ability to leverage new technologies to improve turnaround performance and efficiency.

Community of Practice Leadership : Experienced in leading communities of practice and sharing best practices and lessons learned across teams.