Senior Shutdown Planner at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

For a Major IOC, we are looking for a Senior Shutdown Planner to lead the planning and optimization of critical turnaround and shutdown activities.

Role Objective

To deliver integrated, reliable and optimized shutdown planning ensuring:

• safe execution of all activities
• adherence to schedule commitments
• control of project costs
• efficient utilization of resources (workforce & materials)

Key Responsibilities:

HSE & Risk Management

• Integrate HSE requirements into all planning activities
• Contribute to risk assessments (HAZID, SIMOPS, etc.)
• Anticipate and mitigate risks related to co-activities and operational constraints
• Ensure compliance with Oil & Gas standards and company procedures

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain detailed schedules using Primavera P6 (mandatory)
• Build structured schedules (WBS, logic, constraints, dependencies)
• Identify and manage the Critical Path
• Ensure overall schedule integrity across multiple disciplines

Advanced Planning & Optimization

• Analyze and optimize POB (Peak of Workforce) to ensure balanced resource allocation
• Identify and resolve schedule clashes (SIMOPS conflicts, technical interferences, access constraints)
• Perform what-if scenario analysis and resource leveling
• Optimize execution sequences to reduce downtime and operational risks

Coordination & Interfaces

• Interface with key stakeholders such as Maintenance, Operations, HSE, Engineering, Contractors
• Participate in and lead pre-shutdown planning and review meetings
• Ensure alignment across all disciplines and stakeholders

Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial environments
• Proven experience in shutdown / turnaround planning
• Strong background in Oil & Gas or heavy industry
• Experience in complex, multi-disciplinary project environments
• Strong leadership and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to perform under pressure in critical environments