Senior Shutdown Planner M/F

Position description

Job title

Senior Shutdown Planner M/F

Contract type

International Contract

Contractual hours

Full time

Job description

For a Major IOC, we are looking for a Senior Shutdown Planner to lead the planning and optimization of critical turnaround and shutdown activities.

Role Objective

To deliver integrated, reliable and optimized shutdown planning ensuring:

• safe execution of all activities
• adherence to schedule commitments
• control of project costs
• efficient utilization of resources (workforce & materials)

Key Responsibilities:

HSE & Risk Management

Integrate HSE requirements into all planning activities
Contribute to risk assessments (HAZID, SIMOPS, etc.)
Anticipate and mitigate risks related to co-activities and operational constraints
Ensure compliance with Oil & Gas standards and company procedures

Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain detailed schedules using Primavera P6 (mandatory)
Build structured schedules (WBS, logic, constraints, dependencies)
Identify and manage the Critical Path
Ensure overall schedule integrity across multiple disciplines

Advanced Planning & Optimization

Analyze and optimize POB (Peak of Workforce) to ensure balanced resource allocation
Identify and resolve schedule clashes (SIMOPS conflicts, technical interferences, access constraints)
Perform what-if scenario analysis and resource leveling
Optimize execution sequences to reduce downtime and operational risks

Coordination & Interfaces

Interface with key stakeholders such as Maintenance, Operations, HSE, Engineering, Contractors
Participate in and lead pre-shutdown planning and review meetings
Ensure alignment across all disciplines and stakeholders

Profile
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial environments
• Proven experience in shutdown / turnaround planning
• Strong background in Oil & Gas or heavy industry
• Experience in complex, multi-disciplinary project environments
• Strong leadership and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to perform under pressure in critical environments

Working at spie

What can we offer you?

1. Work for an international Group with operations on every continent,
2. Experience a wide variety of professions within several activities:
• Outdoor networks and street lighting
• Information and communication systems
• Nuclear power
• Maintenance
• Oil and gas
• HVAC engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
3. Working in energy and the environment,