Shutdown Preparation Lead

Ponticelli Nigeria  [PNL] is a subsidiary of Ponticelli Frères Group, a leading European services supplier to companies in the energy, industrial, and infrastructural sectors. PNL specializes in world-class construction and upgrade services for Oil and Gas facilities in the Nigerian market, both onshore and offshore.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shutdown Preparation Lead

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• The Shutdown Preparation Lead will support a major shutdown campaign on a FPSO. 
• He/she will be responsible for leading and coordinating all preparation activities required to ensure the safe and efficient execution of the offshore FFSD (Field Facility Shutdown).
• This role requires strong leadership capabilities, extensive shutdown/turnaround experience, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a complex offshore environment.

Responsibilities
The position we are offering involves the following main responsibilities :

• Lead and coordinate all preparation activities for the offshore FFSD campaign ;
• Manage and supervise a multidisciplinary team of preparators, including: Mechanical Static Equipment (Pressure Vessels, Piping, Valves), Structural discipline, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), Lifting operations, Materials and logistics coordination ;
• Compile, review, validate, and approve job packs and job cards ;
• Review and ensure the quality and completeness of technical documentation, including: Isometric drawings, Method Statements, Spading Plans, Isolation Plans, Lifting Plans, Job Risk Assessments (JRA)Conduct regular offshore site visits to monitor progress, resolve preparation issues, and ensure alignment between stakeholders ;
• Support shutdown planning activities, including work sequencing, resource allocation, and execution strategies ;
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, and planning teams ;
• Ensure compliance with company HSE requirements and industry best practices throughout the preparation phase.

Required Profile

• You have at least 5 years' experience in the Oil & Gas process industry, with a proven experience in major shutdowns, turnarounds, or maintenance campaigns within offshore facilities, FPSOs, refineries, or petrochemical plants.
• You have a strong understanding of mechanical static equipment, piping systems, isolation processes, lifting operations, and E&I activities.
• You have demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills in a multicultural environment.
• You have excellent organizational, planning, and communication abilities.
• You are proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.
• You are fluent in English (both written and spoken).