UNIT SHUTDOWN LEADER

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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).