Shutdown Planner - H / F at Ponticelli Nigeria (PNL)

Ponticelli Nigeria  [PNL] is a subsidiary of Ponticelli Frères Group, a leading European services supplier to companies in the energy, industrial, and infrastructural sectors. PNL specializes in world-class construction and upgrade services for Oil and Gas facilities in the Nigerian market, both onshore and offshore.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shutdown Planner - H / F

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Position Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Shutdown Planner to join our team in Nigeria, supporting large-scale maintenance shutdowns in the Oil and Gas industry. 
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex shutdowns, ensuring safe and efficient operations while minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Shutdown maintenance schedules, monitors completion of the work carried out and forecasts activities during shutdowns.
• Defines with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering departments any shutdown work scope. Ensures that all preventive and maintenance, inspection, recertification, repair, overhaul and modifications’ requirements are included in such scope of works. repares detailed work packages for jobs to be carried out during Shutdowns.
• Follows up with Shutdown Materials Coordinator, warehouse and purchasing sections on materials status and delivery in support of Operations.
• During turnaround/shutdown executions, this position coordinates the scheduling and progress report to all levels of the organization Integrate post turnaround/shutdown planning report ensuring all executed work orders are properly documented and finalized in the CMMS
• Comply with all Health and Safety requirements
• Defines maintenance activities, defining manpower and logistic requirements.
• Ensures co-ordination between various divisions, sections and disciplines during overhaul execution, to ensure that all act in harmony for smooth execution of shutdown.
• Prepares comprehensive shutdown report for evaluation and future reference.
• Checks spare parts and materials availability. Issues materials reservations from stock, and prepares purchase requests as requested.

Profile Wanted

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in shutdown planning within the Oil and Gas industry, with a strong focus on large-scale, complex shutdowns (turnarounds).
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and adapt to changing conditions.
• Previous experience working in Nigeria or similar regions is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of shutdown methodologies, maintenance procedures, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in planning and scheduling software Primavera P6

How to Apply
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