UNIT SHUTDOWN LEADER

Unit Shutdown Leader – Petrochemical Turnaround, Ruwais (Abu Dhabi, UAE) Duration: 6 months (pre-shutdown activities + main turnaround in March 2027), extendable. • Lead a team of Unit Shutdown Coordinators (Mechanical / Piping / Valve / Fabrication) to execute all TA activities on mechanical static equipment and piping. • Ensure, with the planning team, that all jobs are planned and scheduled with the right resources for safe and effective execution. • Direct and guide coordinators to complete the equipment maintenance scope: heat exchangers, columns, vessels, reactors, fin fans, valves and piping. • Ensure Method Statements, JSA / Formal Risk Assessments and Rigging Plans are prepared and approved before execution. • Participate in Pre-TA, Execution and Post-TA meetings with all stakeholders and follow up on actions with the team. • Enforce Company HSE and Quality requirements and promote safe work practices on site. • Liaise with the Company TA team, Inspection team, engineers and supervisors on technical requirements, documentation and progress reporting. • Coordinate subcontractors for proper execution of the scope. • Work closely with the Company planning team on schedule implementation and follow-up. • Report daily progress of the unit to the Shift Leader / Site Manager and to the Company Area TA Engineer. • Look after the welfare of site execution personnel. • Maintain records of work performed, work in progress Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. • Minimum 10 years of experience in Turnaround & Shutdown maintenance, inspection, repair and overhauling of major static equipment in oil, gas or petrochemical plants. • Minimum 5 years in the GCC as Unit Leader / Unit Incharge / Shift Incharge / Lead Engineer on at least 2 turnarounds of similar size. • Petrochemical background preferred: Ethylene Cracker, Polyethylene / Polypropylene, Utilities & Offsites. • Experience with ADNOC, Borouge, Takreer, GASCO, SABIC, Aramco, QatarEnergy or EQUATE is a strong advantage. • Good knowledge of TA planning, JSA/FRA, rigging plans, box-up and handover procedures. • Good English (reading, writing, speaking), strong communication and team leadership skills. • Physically and medically fit to work in an industrial environment. • Available to join immediately. Package: Food, accommodation and transport provided. Single status. 8 hours/day, 6 days/week, overtime applicable. Please attach a CV listing your turnaround projects (client, unit, role, dates).