Turnaround Planning Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation

Turnaround Planning Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation

We are looking for a highly experienced Engineer to develop and implement the execution strategy for Turnaround scope, including detailed scheduling, resource optimization, and effective communication among all stakeholders and contractors to ensure timely completion of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with all stakeholders to ensure smooth execution, alignment on priorities, issue resolution, and recovery actions in case of delays.
• Monitor and control Turnaround progress using schedules, performance indicators, and trend analysis to assess deviations and implement corrective measures.
• Update and manage schedules to accommodate unforeseen or emergent scope during Turnaround, ensuring all changes are properly evaluated and approved.
• Ensure readiness prior to execution by verifying availability of materials, manpower, tools, permits, and other prerequisites.
• Support mechanical completion, punch list clearance, and pre‑startup readiness verification to facilitate safe and efficient startup.
• Facilitate effective communication across all teams for continuous progress tracking, issue resolution, and schedule recovery.
• Coordinate the power outage caused by the isolation of the switchboard for shutdown maintenance on busbars.
• Evaluate temporary power supply requirements based on identified temporary loads and develop the technical specifications required for ordering the same.
• Review temporary power connections to the temporary loads and work with the respective field group on securing the same.
• Ensure the quality of short‑term contractor manpower hired to support shutdown activities.
• Monitor the record of attendance for contractor manpower and equipment to support accurate invoicing after the shutdown.
• Raise emergency purchase enquiries for unforeseen requirements emerging during the execution of the shutdown.
• Follow up on the implementation of lessons learned from previous shutdowns for continuous improvement.
• Develop and define the Turnaround scope, including contract requirements, and prepare work packs, personnel mobilization plans, and execution strategies for shutdown and Turnaround windows.
• Act as focal point for technical inputs related to tendering, technical evaluations, and contract presentations within the assigned area.
• Establish, maintain, and report the master planning schedule across all phases of the Turnaround, including progress monitoring, reporting, and implementation of corrective actions, while controlling scope changes through a structured process.
• Initiate and manage all required work orders and activities in SAP systems with realistic duration estimates, ensuring timely availability of resources, materials, and spare parts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics (or related discipline).
• 5–10 years of direct and relevant TAR planning/engineering experience.
• Proficiency in SAP and Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of Stage‑Gate governance, critical path management, and integrated TAR execution.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.

Requirements

• Minimum experience: 6 years or more.
• Fit‑to‑work authorisation.
• English: C‑Professional working proficiency.

Benefits

• Fixed‑term contract with attractive daily rate.
• Insurance coverage.
• Transportation and expatriate standard accommodation.

Diversity & Inclusion

SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promoting diversity. This position is open to people with disabilities.