Shutdown Preparation Lead


  2026-07-23
  Port Harcourt, Nigeria
  Not specified
  Banking & Finance

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

  • This role requires strong leadership capabilities, extensive shutdown/turnaround experience, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a complex offshore environment.
  • 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).

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

  • 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 ;
  • Lead and coordinate all preparation activities for the offshore FFSD campaign ;
  • Compile, review, validate, and approve job packs and job cards ;
  • Coordinate interfaces between engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, and planning teams ;
  • 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 ;
  • Ensure compliance with company HSE requirements and industry best practices throughout the preparation phase.
  • Support shutdown planning activities, including work sequencing, resource allocation, and execution strategies ;

Required Profile

  • You have a strong understanding of mechanical static equipment, piping systems, isolation processes, lifting operations, and E&I activities.
  • You are proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • 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 demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills in a multicultural environment.
  • You have excellent organizational, planning, and communication abilities.
  • You are fluent in English (both written and spoken).

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