Position: Shutdown Lead – Offshore Oil, Gas & LNG Production

Location: Offshore Facilities Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The Shutdown Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing major shutdowns and turnarounds in offshore oil, gas, and LNG production facilities. This role ensures that shutdown activities are completed safely, efficiently, and within schedule and budget. The Shutdown Lead will oversee multidisciplinary teams, liaise with contractors, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards during critical maintenance and inspection periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Shutdown Planning: Develop detailed shutdown schedules, work packs, and resource plans in coordination with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Execution Oversight: Lead and supervise shutdown activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process work scopes.
• Safety Management: Enforce strict adherence to HSE standards, conduct risk assessments, and oversee permit-to-work systems during shutdown operations.
• Coordination: Manage contractors and vendors, ensuring alignment with project requirements and safety protocols.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all shutdown work meets technical specifications, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Budget & Timeline Control: Monitor progress against shutdown schedules and budgets, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Post-Shutdown Review: Conduct lessons-learned sessions, prepare reports, and recommend improvements for future shutdowns.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize shutdown processes and enhance plant reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).
• 8–10 years of experience in offshore oil, gas, or LNG production, with at least 5 years in shutdown/turnaround leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of offshore production systems, LNG processes, and heavy equipment maintenance.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Familiarity with international safety standards (OSHA, ISO 45001, API, IMO).
• Certifications such as NEBOSH, OPITO, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure in offshore environments.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Powering the Future of LNG Through World-Class Offshore Talent Oil & Gas company Middle East-Qatar is inviting experienced offshore professionals to be part of a large-scale Offshore Compression Project. This project requires a wide range of technical, operational, engineering, and support roles to ensure safe, efficient, and world-class offshore operations. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the most prestigious LNG offshore developments globally.

Job Category: Offshore – Oil Gas production

Country Location: Middle East Qatar

Contract Scheme: Direct hire employment

Duty Cycle: 28 days on – 28 days off

Nationality: Applicable for: Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Africa Countries

Health Condition: Fit to work and maximum age 45 years old

General Requirements (All Positions)

• Mandatory offshore experience
• High school diploma for non-senior roles
• Job-specific vocational training for non-senior positions
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering for senior and leadership roles
• Ability to work in a high-risk offshore environment
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with operational procedures

Project Scope:

• Project Name: Offshore Compression Project
• Work Location: Offshore Qatar

Core Offshore Certificates

• OGUK/OEUK Medical Certificate
  • Confirms you are medically fit to work offshore.
  • Issued by OEUK-approved doctors.
  • Typically valid for 2 years.
• BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training)
  • Essential safety training for all offshore personnel.
  • Covers firefighting, sea survival, first aid, and emergency response.
  • Must include CA-EBS (Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System).
  • Valid for 4 years.
• FOET (Further Offshore Emergency Training)
  • Refresher course for those whose BOSIET is expiring.
  • Valid for 4 years.
• HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
  • Mandatory if traveling offshore by helicopter.
  • Teaches escape techniques in case of ditching/crash landing.
  • Often bundled with BOSIET.

Project Scope:

• Project Name: Offshore Compression Project
• Work Location: Offshore Qatar