Shutdown Preparation Lead at Ponticelli Nigeria – Port Harcourt

Ponticelli Nigeria is seeking a Shutdown Preparation Lead in Port Harcourt to direct preparations for a major offshore FPSO Field Facility Shutdown (FFSD).

Key responsibilities

• Lead the offshore shutdown preparation programme and supervise multidisciplinary preparators covering static mechanical equipment, piping, structural work, electrical and instrumentation, lifting, materials and logistics.
• Compile, quality-check and approve job packs, job cards, isometric drawings, method statements, spading and isolation plans, lifting plans and job risk assessments.
• Visit offshore worksites to address preparation issues and coordinate progress with stakeholders.
• Support work sequencing, shutdown execution strategies and allocation of resources.
• Coordinate engineering, maintenance, operations, planning and contractor interfaces.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures during preparation.

Requirements and skills

• At least five years’ experience in oil and gas processing, including major shutdowns, turnarounds or maintenance campaigns at offshore installations, FPSOs, refineries or petrochemical facilities.
• Sound knowledge of static mechanical equipment, piping, isolation processes, lifting and electrical/instrumentation work.
• Proven capability in supervising multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Strong planning, leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and fluency in written and spoken English.