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Sr. Engineer Turnaround- OQ8
Job title
Sr. Engineer Turnaround
Stream
OQ8
Function
Maintenance
Department
Turnaround
Section
Location
Oman – Duqm
Budget control
*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
Reporting to
Head, Turnaround
Direct reports
Job purpose:
Provides strong professional technical & engineering expertise pertaining to Turnaround schedule / shutdown maintenance works, across OQ8, under TL Turnaround Execution scope’s, acting as Technical Service provider of execution of turnaround under technical standards set by TSD to maintain the assets; through (1) Executing maintenance turnaround activities including shutdown works, equipment cleaning, inspection, repair, and replacement works, and Testing / commissioning, (2) Prepare the required report for the monitoring, control of the execution phase, and (3) Guide young engineers in Turnaround execution matters; in order to ensure maximum availability of plant at all times, optimizing the cost, time & resource utilization, minimizing the down time and meeting the operational targets that support the gross margin / profitability with a sufficient organizational capability for business continuity while identifying & developing talent people to as feeder for OQ8 talent pipeline.
The position will act in accordance with the OQ8’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
Scope (Engineer Turnaround Execution)
Turnaround Planning
- Drive end to end planning of turnaround involving material and contract planning, stake holder management and coordination, resource management and optimization.
Turnaround Execution
- Shutdowns or outages activities such as inspection, repair, replacement, and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
Inspection and Testing
- Comprehensive inspection and testing of equipment, vessels, piping, and systems to identify any signs of damage, corrosion, leaks, or wear that need to be addressed
Maintenance and Repair
- Repair or replacement of damaged or malfunctioning equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, reactors, distillation columns, and other process units. This may involve activities such as welding, mechanical repairs, or reconditioning.
Cleaning and Decontamination
- Cleaning of process equipment and systems to remove contaminants, deposits, and hazardous substances. This ensures optimal performance and minimizes the risk of operational issues.
Catalyst Replacement
- Refineries often use catalysts in various processes. Turnarounds provide an opportunity to replace spent or deactivated catalysts with fresh ones to maintain efficiency and product quality.
Facility Upgrades
- Implementation of modifications or upgrades to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, or compliance with environmental regulations.
- Installing new equipment, upgrading control systems, or integrating new technologies.
Piping and Insulation
- Inspection and repair of piping networks, valves, and fittings, as well as the replacement or repair of insulation to prevent heat loss or maintain proper temperature control.
Safety Measures
- Implementation of strict safety protocols, including the training of personnel, adherence to permit-to-work systems, and the implementation of safety barriers to mitigate risks during the turnaround.
Environmental Compliance
- Compliance with environmental regulations, such as the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, emissions monitoring, and implementation of pollution control measures.
Accountabilities:
Developing a turnaround plan for the execution
- Works with the Turnaround Planning team to develop a comprehensive and integrated plan for the turnaround.
Procuring resources
- Execute works with the procurement team to ensure that all the necessary resources, including materials, equipment, and personnel, are available for the turnaround.
- Develop and review Scope of Works, prepare & evaluate tender bid and prepare recommendations reports.
Managing the execution of work
- Lead the execution of works, ensuring is conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.
- Ensuring equipment manufacturers’ standards, procedures and safety regulations are followed by staff and contractors.
- Develops work breakdown structures and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions for new work items assigned.
- Establishes best maintenance practices & systems to optimize resources and enhance turnaround / shutdown scheduled maintenance.
- Proactively resolves issues during all phases of the schedule turnaround (including scope development & start up to completion of turnaround activities).
- Archives baseline and final schedules ensuring best practice for improvement is applied to turnaround schedule activities. Conduct TA close out review and finalize close out report and conduct lessons learned workshop.
Coordinating with stakeholders
- Works with a range of stakeholders, including maintenance teams, contractors, and operations personnel, to ensure that the turnaround is executed smoothly.
Monitoring progress
- Monitoring the progress of the turnaround and providing regular updates to management.
- Conduct meeting, prepare summary reports and provide daily update on the execution of the scheduled turnaround /shutdown maintenance.
Managing safety
- Ensuring that all work is conducted in compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
Key interactions
Internal: All Maintenance Managers & Engineers, Planners, Operations, Engineering, Technology, Procurement, Logistic & HSE
External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers
Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.
Education requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation) or related field.
Black Belt Certification, preferred
Language requirements
Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
Background and experience
Competencies and skills
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, in a similar role.
- Knowledge of:
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Expertise in SAP- PM Module.
- Primavera / MS Project
- Hands on experience in turnround execution by executing multiple turnarounds involving complete process units.
- Experience handling of maintenance contracts and procurement.
- Experience in planning, scheduling of turnaround & shutdown related jobs.
- Familiar with material and international engineering applicable codes.
- Coordinating projects and strategic initiatives from planning through execution and performance tracking.
Soft:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong customer service orientation.
- Demonstrated ability to direct, align, motivate, and develop planning staff.
- High level skills of planning & organizing
- Ability to delegate tasks and resources
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a diversified and critical environment.
- Possess analytical thinking in data analysis
- Ability to pay attention to details
- Ability to prioritize Turnaround maintenance activities
- Flexibility to work on multiple planning task simultaneously
- Ability to coordinate and influence peers
Technical:
- Proficiency in M/S Office
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Planning & scheduling software
- Ability to plan major shutdown projects
- Well versed in maintenance & technical specifications.
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