Shutdown Execution and SIMOPS Specialist

About the Role and Company

Airswift is a global manpower provider specializing in the Energy, Infrastructure, and IT sectors, with operations spanning over 70 countries. We are currently recruiting on behalf of a client for a contract position based in Qatar for a Shutdown Execution & SIMOPS Specialist. This role requires immediate availability, ideally within a one-month notice period.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate, review, and synchronize comprehensive shutdown execution plans and schedules.
• Guarantee that all shutdown tasks are sequenced appropriately and aligned with project timelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead shutdown operations ensuring safe, efficient, and timely completion within the set schedule.
• Oversee management of SIMOPS activities to maintain safe concurrent operations.
• Recognize SIMOPS-related hazards and develop mitigation measures in collaboration with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) teams.
• Conduct SIMOPS meetings to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards.
• Serve as the central coordinator between operations, maintenance, contractors, and project teams to ensure smooth communication and cooperation during shutdowns.
• Administer Permit to Work systems during shutdowns, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, isolation procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prioritize critical shutdown tasks based on operational imperatives and risk evaluation to reduce downtime and disruptions.
• Manage resources, including manpower, materials, equipment, and logistics, to support shutdown efforts effectively.
• Monitor progress against shutdown schedules and key performance indicators (KPIs), compiling and presenting detailed progress, risk, and mitigation reports on a daily and weekly basis.
• Facilitate safe plant start-up post-shutdown, ensuring proper system handover, documentation completion, and punch list resolution.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BE / BTech - Mechanical is mandatory).
• Between 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in shutdown planning and execution, with strong SIMOPS coordination experience in live operational environments.
• Experience in brownfield or operational facilities, ideally within Qatar or the broader GCC region.
• Experience working on large-scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects or engagements with significant operators is highly advantageous.