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Job Summary
Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor Offshore Shutdown
Location: Qatar (Offshore)
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
Employment Type: Contract (Typically 312 months extendable)
Rotation: Common rotations include 6 weeks ON / 6 weeks OFF
Job Description:
The Mechanical Supervisor oversees all mechanical activities during offshore shutdowns ensuring safe efficient and timely execution of maintenance repairs and installations. Key responsibilities include:
- Shutdown Execution:
- Supervise mechanical teams (technicians contractors) in tasks like valve replacements pump overhauls piping repairs and turbine maintenance.
- Ensure work aligns with the shutdown schedule and critical path.
- Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies (PTW LOTO confined space entry etc.).
- Conduct toolbox talks risk assessments and safety inspections.
- Verify that mechanical work meets engineering standards (ASME API ANSI).
- Oversee non-destructive testing (NDT) and hydrostatic tests.
- Liaise with engineers planners and other disciplines (e.g. electrical instrumentation).
- Report daily progress to the Shutdown Manager.
- Resolve technical issues during execution (e.g. alignment problems material defects).
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Certifications: OSHA/NEBOSH COSS (Competent Offshore Safety Supervisor) or equivalent.
- Experience: 8 years in oil/gas with 3 years in offshore shutdowns/turnarounds.
- Technical Skills:
- Expertise in rotating equipment (pumps compressors) static equipment (vessels heat exchangers) and piping systems.
- Familiarity with SAP/CMMS for work orders.
Market Wage in Qatar (2025):
- Daily Rate: $400/day (varies by experience and employer).
- Junior Supervisors: $300/day (e.g. for small contractors).
- Senior Supervisors (with major operators like QP/Shell): $600/day.
Rotation & Work Conditions:
- Standard Rotation: 42/42 (common in Qatar).
- Work Hours: 12-hour shifts 7 days/week during shutdown.
- Demand: High due to Qatars North Field Expansion (NFE) projects and ongoing LNG maintenance.
Key Skills
- Controlling Experience
- Computer Hardware
- Algebra
- Continuous Improvement
- eMaint
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CMMS
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Conveyor Installation
- Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Founded in 2014, SWAN is one of the largest and fastest growing people staffing & talent solutions company in Qatar. As a leader in staffing and talent management solutions in Qatar, Swan has the expertise to provide suitable qualified professionals, who can take your business to grea ... View more
