Mechanical Engineer jobs in South Africa

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.
• 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.