Summary:

Our Client is seeking to improve the efficiency, clarity, and standardization of its contractor management and maintenance operations. A dedicated resource is required for a one (1) year contract to develop, review, and optimize and a suite of Scope of Work documents. This initiative will enhance operational reliability, safety compliance, and contractor performance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Develop SOW’s for general maintenance, specialist services, shutdowns, reliability improvements, emergency services, and ad-hoc operational support, with relevant sections within Operations.

·       Ensure SOW’s include clear deliverables, key performance indicators (KPI’s), risk assessments, safety requirements, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) expectations, and applicable regulatory standards.

·       Collaborate closely with Operations, specifically Maintenance and Planning, Supply Chain Management, Health Safety and Sustainability (HSS) and Engineering to gather input and ensure alignment.

·       Lead working sessions with internal subject matter experts (SME’s) – Task Leads (Technicians and Inspectors), Planners, Engineers, Superintendents, Heads and Managers to gather detailed technical and operational requirements.

·       Develop and maintain standardized templates for SOW’s.

·       Recommend and implement improvements to existing documentation processes for efficiency and governance.

·       Ensure all developed documents meet internal control requirements, applicable international standards (e.g., ISO, API, ASME), and local regulatory guidelines.

·       Identify potential contractual and operational risks and provide mitigative recommendations within documents.

·       Provide training sessions for internal stakeholders on how to use and update the developed templates.

·       Prepare and submit a comprehensive close-out report summarizing all work completed, tools/templates developed, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

·       Establishment and maintenance of a database or library of approved documents.

·       Coordination and facilitation of review meetings and approvals.

·       Support pre-qualification, tendering, and contractor evaluation processes where needed by providing technical inputs.

·       Ensure scopes are drafted to drive contractor performance excellence while protecting the company’s interests.

·       Draft and finalize Scope for different categories of maintenance services.

Qualifications:

•         MUST have a  UTT or NETD or NEC Technician’s Diploma in Engineering or BSc in Project Management.

 Professional Experience:

•         Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in contract development, maintenance and turnaround planning and execution, or operational support within the oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors.

•         Familiarity with API 653 (Above Storage Tank Inspector), API 570 (Piping Inspector) and Api 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector).

•         Familiarity with key international standards (ISO 9001, API, OSHA, etc.). To be assessed via resume provided and further ascertained via interview process.

•         Experience in working with Technicians, Inspectors, Planners to conduct job planning and execution.

Skills and Competencies:

•         Skill in execution of maintenance jobs and turnarounds.

•         Skill in developing and interpreting Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Scopes of Work (SOWs) for maintenance and operational services.

•         Understanding of contractor claim resolution and negotiation practices particularly in the oil and gas, petrochemical or heavy industrial sectors.

•         Familiarity with safety-focused organizational cultures with an understanding of organizational integrity principles and practices.

•         Excellent technical writing and document standardization skills.

•         Strong understanding of maintenance, reliability, and operational practices, including planning, scheduling, coordination and execution of major maintenance jobs and projects in gas processing or similar industrial facilities.

•         Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory codes.

•         Strong project management and coordination skills.

•         Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

•         Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively and independently.

•         High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.