Job Title: Offshore Shutdown Project Manager
Location: Qatar (Offshore)
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
Employment Type: Contract (Typically 612 months extendable)
Rotation: Usually 6 weeks ON / 6 weeks OFF
Job Description:
The Offshore Shutdown Project Manager is responsible for planning executing and delivering offshore shutdown/turnaround projects safely on time and within budget. Key duties include:
- Project Planning & Execution:
- Lead pre-shutdown planning scope definition and risk assessments.
- Develop schedules budgets and resource allocation plans.
- Coordinate with contractors vendors and operations teams.
- Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards (Qatar regulations company policies and international standards like ISO 45001).
- Conduct safety audits and incident investigations.
- Liaise with clients (e.g. QP QG Shell TotalEnergies) and subcontractors.
- Provide regular progress reports to senior management.
- Monitor project expenditures and mitigate cost overruns.
- Ensure work meets technical specifications and quality standards.
- Oversee critical path activities troubleshooting delays.
- Manage post-shutdown reviews and lessons-learned sessions.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical Chemical or related).
- Certifications: PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent (preferred).
- Experience: 10 years in oil/gas shutdowns with 5 years in offshore projects.
- Skills: Primavera P6 SAP risk management contract negotiation.
- Soft Skills: Leadership crisis management cross-cultural teamwork.
Market Wage in Qatar (2025):
- Daily Rate: $ 900/day (depending on experience client and project complexity).
- Example: A senior PM for a major operator (e.g. QP Chevron) may command $1200$1500/day while mid-level roles start at $800/day.
Rotation & Work Conditions:
- Standard Rotation: (6x6).
- Work Environment: Harsh offshore conditions (12-hour shifts limited connectivity).
- Demand: High in Qatar due to ongoing LNG/NFE (North Field Expansion) projects.
Job Title: Offshore Shutdown Project Manager Location: Qatar (Offshore) Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy Employment Type: Contract (Typically 612 months extendable) Rotation: Usually 6 weeks ON / 6 weeks OFF Job Description: The Offshore Shutdown Project Manager is responsible for planning executing and...
Job Title: Offshore Shutdown Project Manager
Location: Qatar (Offshore)
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
Employment Type: Contract (Typically 612 months extendable)
Rotation: Usually 6 weeks ON / 6 weeks OFF
Job Description:
The Offshore Shutdown Project Manager is responsible for planning executing and delivering offshore shutdown/turnaround projects safely on time and within budget. Key duties include:
- Project Planning & Execution:
- Lead pre-shutdown planning scope definition and risk assessments.
- Develop schedules budgets and resource allocation plans.
- Coordinate with contractors vendors and operations teams.
- Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards (Qatar regulations company policies and international standards like ISO 45001).
- Conduct safety audits and incident investigations.
- Liaise with clients (e.g. QP QG Shell TotalEnergies) and subcontractors.
- Provide regular progress reports to senior management.
- Monitor project expenditures and mitigate cost overruns.
- Ensure work meets technical specifications and quality standards.
- Oversee critical path activities troubleshooting delays.
- Manage post-shutdown reviews and lessons-learned sessions.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical Chemical or related).
- Certifications: PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent (preferred).
- Experience: 10 years in oil/gas shutdowns with 5 years in offshore projects.
- Skills: Primavera P6 SAP risk management contract negotiation.
- Soft Skills: Leadership crisis management cross-cultural teamwork.
Market Wage in Qatar (2025):
- Daily Rate: $ 900/day (depending on experience client and project complexity).
- Example: A senior PM for a major operator (e.g. QP Chevron) may command $1200$1500/day while mid-level roles start at $800/day.
Rotation & Work Conditions:
- Standard Rotation: (6x6).
- Work Environment: Harsh offshore conditions (12-hour shifts limited connectivity).
- Demand: High in Qatar due to ongoing LNG/NFE (North Field Expansion) projects.
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