Turnaround Specialist at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

Job description

As a Turnaround Specialist , you will be responsible for providing specialized expertise and support in planning, coordinating, and executing turnaround activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely completion of maintenance, inspection, and repair projects, contributing to the overall reliability, availability, and performance of the FPSO asset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Turnaround Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive turnaround plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets aligned with asset maintenance strategies and operational requirements.
• Scope Development: Conduct thorough assessments and analyses to define turnaround scopes, including inspection requirements, maintenance activities, repair work, major works, projects and resource needs.
• Schedule Optimization: Utilize advanced scheduling techniques and software tools to optimize turnaround schedules, sequence activities, and minimize downtime while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and suppliers to secure resources, materials, equipment, and services necessary for turnaround execution, ensuring timely availability and efficient utilization.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and challenges associated with turnaround activities, developing contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and deviations from the turnaround plan.
• Technical Support: Provide technical expertise and guidance on turnaround-related issues, including equipment troubleshooting, repair methodologies, inspection techniques, and compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Contractor Management: Oversee the activities of external contractors and service providers involved in turnaround execution, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, contractual agreements, and project milestones.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate turnaround progress, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing measures to address deviations, optimize resource utilization, and maintain schedule and budget targets.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with management, stakeholders, and project teams to provide regular updates, reports, and recommendations on turnaround status, progress, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CMRP, API certifications) preferred.
• Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in turnaround planning, scheduling, execution, or management roles within the oil and gas industry, with specific experience in offshore operations preferred.
• Proficiency in turnaround planning software/tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges, develop effective solutions, and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with a proactive and results-driven approach to achieving safety, quality, and performance excellence in turnaround execution.