Site Manager / Project Manager / Shutdown manager/Maintenance Planning / Scheduling Engineer
Description
Position: Site Manager / Project Manager / Shutdown manager – 1 No
Purpose
The Site Manager shall be responsible for the overall management, execution,
supervision, coordination, and successful delivery of refinery maintenance services
under the Contract. The Site Manager shall ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective
execution of routine maintenance, emergency works, shutdowns, and turnaround
activities in compliance with Client requirements, statutory regulations, and Company
HSE standards. The Site Manager shall act as the single point of contact between
QatarEnergy and the Contractor for all technical, operational, commercial, and
contractual matters.
Minimum Qualification & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Chemical / Production / Petrochemical
engineering from a recognized university. Additional qualifications in Project
Management or Maintenance Management shall be an advantage.
Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, LNG, or
hydrocarbon processing plants maintenance and Shutdowns.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in managing major maintenance contracts,
shutdowns, and turnaround activities in operating hydrocarbon facilities.
Minimum five (5) years of experience as Site Manager, Project Manager,
Maintenance Manager, or equivalent position.
Shall have experience in minimum ten (10) major turnarounds of oil & gas
facilities with manhours exceeding 500,000 manhours each.
Proven experience in emergency shutdowns, short-duration turnarounds, and
mobilization of manpower and equipment within twenty-four (24) hours.
Technical Competencies:
The Site Manager shall possess extensive knowledge and experience in maintenance
and overhaul of refinery process units and equipment including:
Columns, pressure vessels, reactors, drums, separators, filters, and column
internals (trays, packing, Johnson screens, Pacol rectors, demister pads).
Heat exchangers (floating head, fixed tube sheet, U-tube, plate type), fin fan
coolers, and associated testing and repair activities.
Furnaces, boilers, economizers, evaporators, refractory systems, and tube/coil
replacement works.
Piping, structural steel, plate replacement, hot work, and repair techniques.
Valve maintenance including control valves, safety valves, and isolation valves.
Electrical systems including motors, transformers, MCCs, and shutdown
maintenance.
Instrumentation systems including pressure, temperature, level, flow instruments,
and calibration activities.
Ancillary services including scaffolding, insulation, painting, lifting operations, and
logistics.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and administer the refinery maintenance contract and act as the primary
interface with QatarEnergy.
Plan, coordinate, and execute routine maintenance, shutdowns, turnarounds,
and emergency maintenance activities.
Prepare maintenance plans, shutdown schedules, cost estimates, manpower
plans, and resource requirements.
Ensure mobilization of manpower, equipment, tools, and consumables within
contractual response times.
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary workforce of approximately 400 personnel.
Monitor site performance and ensure completion of works within approved
budgets, schedules, and contract KPIs.
Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and refinery procedures and promote
continuous improvement.
Review and follow up monthly invoicing, variations, claims, and commercial
matters.
Prepare and submit all required progress, shutdown, and management reports.
Skills and Certifications
Strong leadership, communication, planning, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and work under shutdown and
emergency conditions.
Proficiency in MS Office, Primavera/MS Project, and CMMS systems.
Shall possess valid refinery safety induction, PTW Supervisor/Receiver, HSE,
Incident Investigation, First Aid, Fire Fighting, Confined Space, and Working at
Height training certifications.
Salary & Contract Conditions
Contract Type: Long-term contract
Regular Working Hours: 10 hours per day, 6 days per week
Deployment: Full-time site-based position with emergency call-off availability as
per client requirement.
Salary Package: QAR 20,000 – 24,000 per month (all inclusive) comprising:
Basic Salary, Overtime Allowance, HRA (House Rent Allowance), Conveyance
Allowance etc
Company Benefits (Provided by Contractor): Work visa sponsorship, employee
air ticket, Site communication mobile SIM, Required PPE, Soft and hard site
equipment/devices, medical as per Qatar labor Law.
Availability
The Site Manager shall be deployed full-time throughout the Contract duration and shall
remain available on-call for emergency maintenance, shutdowns, and critical
operational requirements as directed by the Client.
Position: Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Engineer – Refinery – 2
Nos
Purpose
The Planning & Scheduling Engineer shall be responsible for the detailed planning,
scheduling, monitoring, and control of all refinery maintenance, shutdown, and overhaul
activities. The role ensures effective utilization of manpower, equipment, and resources
to achieve safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of maintenance works in
coordination with the Site Manager and QatarEnergy.
Minimum Qualification & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized university.
Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in maintenance planning and
scheduling.
Minimum 8 years of direct experience in refinery / oil & gas / hydrocarbon
maintenance planning.
Proven experience in shutdown, turnaround, and equipment overhaul planning.
Strong experience in refinery maintenance execution environments under client-
controlled operations (preferably QatarEnergy or equivalent).
Shall have experience in minimum Five (5) major turnarounds of oil & gas
facilities with manhours exceeding 500,000 manhours each
Technical Competencies
The Planning Engineer shall have strong expertise in:
Refinery maintenance planning, shutdown scheduling, and turnaround execution.
Static and rotating equipment maintenance planning (columns, vessels,
exchangers, furnaces, boilers, pumps, compressors).
Multi-discipline coordination (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation,
scaffolding, insulation, painting).
Critical path method (CPM) analysis and schedule optimization.
Resource leveling and manpower loading.
Proficiency in:
Primavera P6 (mandatory)
Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools approved by QatarEnergy
CMMS systems (SAP PM or equivalent)
Workpack preparation and progress tracking systems
Key Responsibilities
Develop, monitor, and control detailed maintenance and shutdown schedules for
refinery units.
Prepare daily, weekly, and shutdown execution plans in coordination with Site
Manager and Client.
Submit detailed daily manpower and resource deployment reports showing
actual utilization versus planned scope, duration, and activities in QatarEnergy-
approved formats.
Conduct site visits, Monitor progress of all maintenance activities and update
schedules accordingly.
Ensure manpower and resource planning aligns with approved maintenance
scope and execution strategy.
Obtain approval of manpower and resource deployment reports from
QatarEnergy Representative for each equipment/activity.
Support preparation of shutdown execution strategies and recovery plans for
schedule deviations.
Coordinate closely with discipline supervisors and ensure alignment with
execution teams.
Provide look-ahead schedules and progress reporting dashboards.
Ensure proper tracking of work orders (ROs) and maintenance activities.
Support Site Manager in achieving shutdown completion within planned duration
(typically 7 days).
Prepare CWR cost Estimates and SES for Invoicing.
Supervision & Coordination Requirement
Supervisors shall liaise daily with QatarEnergy planning representatives for work
order updates, reporting, and coordination.
Skills & Certifications
Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and MS project scheduling methodologies.
Excellent analytical, planning, and reporting skills.
Strong communication and coordination capability with Client systems.
Knowledge of refinery maintenance workflows and shutdown execution practices.
Familiarity with QatarEnergy reporting formats (preferred).
Salary & Contract Conditions
Contract Type: Long-term contract
Regular Working Hours: 10 hours per day x 6 days per week, During Shutdown
12 hours Shift x 7 Days Week.
Deployment: Full-time site-based position with emergency call-off availability as
per client requirement.
Salary Package: QAR 9,000 – 12,000 per month (all inclusive) comprising: Basic
Salary, Overtime Allowance, HRA (House Rent Allowance), Conveyance
Allowance, etc
Company Benefits (Provided by Contractor): Work visa sponsorship, employee
air ticket, Site communication mobile SIM, Required PPE, Soft and hard site
equipment/devices, medical as per Qatar labor Law.
3. Position: Shutdown Engineer – Refinery Maintenance
Contract – 4 Nos
Purpose
The Shutdown Engineer shall be responsible for the detailed planning, coordination,
execution support, and control of refinery shutdown and turnaround activities. The role
ensures safe, efficient, and timely execution of shutdown scope involving multi-
discipline maintenance activities in coordination with the Site Manager and Planning
Engineer.
Minimum Qualification & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / chemical / electrical engineering from a
recognized university.
Minimum 10 years of experience in refinery/petrochemical shutdowns and
turnaround execution.
Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in shutdown execution coordination in
operating hydrocarbon plants.
Proven experience in fast-track shutdowns.
Shall have experience in minimum Five (5) major turnarounds of oil & gas
facilities with manhours exceeding 500,000 manhours each
Technical Competencies
Strong knowledge in shutdown execution of:
Reactor, Columns, Vessels maintenance (internals & tray removal/replacement,
packing, screens)
Heat exchangers (bundle pulling, Hydro jetting, tube repair, hydrotesting)
Furnaces and boilers (tube replacement, refractory repairs)
Piping & Structural Fabrication & Installation, valve replacement, bolting
management
Electrical isolation, motor replacement, MCC shutdown works
Instrument isolation, calibration, loop checking
Scaffolding, insulation removal/reinstatement
Hydrotesting, leak testing, reinstatement activities
Key Responsibilities
Support Site Manager in planning and execution of regular maintenance,
shutdown and turnaround activities.
Coordinate all discipline activities during shutdown execution phase.
Ensure readiness of manpower, tools, equipment, and materials prior to
shutdown start.
Monitor daily shutdown progress and ensure adherence to schedule.
Coordinate with Planning Engineer for real-time schedule updates and recovery
actions.
Ensure permit-to-work (PTW) compliance and safe execution of all activities.
Manage interface between mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and support
services.
Ensure rapid response to field constraints and execution issues.
Support commissioning, reinstatement, and handover activities after shutdown
completion.
Ensure shutdown is completed within planned duration (typically 7 days as per
Client requirement).
Skills & Certifications
Strong shutdown execution and coordination capability.
Good knowledge of refinery maintenance systems and PTW procedures.
Ability to work under high-pressure shutdown environment.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Awareness of HSE, SIMOPS, and emergency response procedures.
Salary & Contract Conditions
Contract Type: Long-term contract
Regular Working Hours: 10 hours per day x 6 days per week, During Shutdown
12 hours Shift x 7 Days Week.
Deployment: Full-time site-based position with emergency call-off availability as
per client requirement. Full availability during shutdown periods and emergency
call-off requirements
Salary Package: QAR 9,000 – 12,000 per month (all inclusive) comprising: Basic
Salary, Overtime Allowance, HRA (House Rent Allowance), Conveyance
Allowance, etc
Company Benefits (Provided by Contractor): Work visa sponsorship, employee
air ticket, Site communication mobile SIM, Required PPE, Soft and hard site
equipment/devices, medical as per Qatar labor Law.