Turnaround Planning Engineer M​/F

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy Middle East LLC Doha, Qatar for a Turnaround Planning Engineer
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Operations Division, Maintenance Services department, reporting to Senior Planning Engineer (Turnaround). Established 29/04/2026, approved by Head of Turnaround.

Develop TAR scope, prepare budgetary estimates, maintain the master plan across all turnaround phases, and ensure safe, cost‑effective, on‑schedule execution aligned with QAFCO Turnaround Management System (TMS) and Stage‑Gate governance (Gates 1–6).

• Scope Development:
  Define TAR scope incorporating inspection findings, asset integrity requirements, risk assessments, OEM recommendations, and lessons learned; manage formal scope change process; lead scope challenge and optimisation efforts.
• Planning & Scheduling:
  Develop and maintain integrated master schedules in Primavera P6 including critical path, near‑critical activities, resource levelling, and clash/interface analysis; integrate all phases (pre‑TAR, shutdown, execution, startup) into a single unified plan.
• Budget & Cost Control:
  Develop equipment‑level cost estimates (OPEX/CAPEX); support variance analysis (Budget vs Actual); integrate lessons learned for future TAR cycles.
• SAP Master Data:
  Create, maintain, and update TAR preventive maintenance schedules, task lists, BOMs, and equipment assignments in SAP; ensure timely generation of notifications and work orders; support SAP–Primavera integration.
• Execution Support:
  Verify readiness (materials, manpower, tools, permits); monitor progress via KPIs and trend analysis; manage emergent scope; support punch‑list clearance and pre‑startup readiness.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  Facilitate multi‑discipline coordination meetings; act as focal point for tendering and technical evaluations; ensure contractor alignment.
• Training:
  Mentor trainees and newly hired personnel in TAR planning methodologies and scheduling tools.
• IMS Compliance:
  Adhere to QAFCO Integrated Management Systems (Quality, HSE, Environment, Responsible Care, Energy).

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline. 5–10 years of direct and relevant TAR planning/engineering experience. Proficiency in SAP and Primavera P6 required. Strong understanding of Stage‑Gate governance, critical path management, and integrated TAR execution.

You will have good interpersonal and organizational skills, a high level of computer literacy, and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Minimum level of experience: 6 years or more. Fit to work. English (C‑Professional working proficiency).

We offer a long‑term contract with an attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation, and expat‑standard accommodation.

SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is open to people with disabilities.