Job Description

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

The Mechanical Supervisor oversees all mechanical activities during offshore shutdowns, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely execution of maintenance, repairs, and installations. Key responsibilities include:

1. 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.