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The VINCI Energies Oil & Gas Division supports its clients in three key areas:

Services: maintenance contracts, engineering and inspection, commissioning, and training.

Projects: turnkey EPC projects specialized in electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, and telecommunications.

Technical Assistance: local expertise and operational support.

With an international presence, we employ 2,000 people and operate across Africa, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom.

Specializing in maintenance operations for the oil and gas industry, the company provides tailored services to integrated energy companies, contributing to the development of a knowledge-based industrial economy in West Africa.

We are looking for an experienced Shutdown Manager / Project Manager to lead the preparation and execution of shutdown and turnaround projects. He/She will reports to the Operation Manager.

Missions

The Shutdown Manager is responsible for the planning, preparation, coordination, execution and close-out of shutdown and turnaround activities, ensuring that all work is completed safely, within the approved schedule and budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements, quality standards and client expectations

The Shutdown Manager provides overall leadership during shutdown preparation and execution and acts as the main coordination point between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, Construction, Logistics, subcontractors and the Client.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the planning, preparation, execution and close-out of shutdown/turnaround activities.

• Define and coordinate the shutdown scope, execution strategy, work packs and readiness plan.

• Develop and control the integrated shutdown schedule, including critical path, milestones and recovery plans.

• Plan and coordinate all required manpower, equipment, materials, tools, logistics and subcontractors.

• Provide overall leadership and coordination during shutdown execution, managing interfaces between disciplines and work fronts.

• Ensure strong HSE leadership and compliance, including PTW, SIMOPS, lifting, confined space and other high-risk activities.

• Monitor progress, productivity, costs and resource utilization, implementing corrective actions when deviations occur.

• Manage emerging/additional works, technical constraints and changes, assessing their impact on schedule, resources and cost.

• Act as the key interface with the Client, Operations and other stakeholders, ensuring clear reporting, escalation and alignment on priorities.

• Coordinate mechanical completion, testing, handover, punch-list close-out and lessons learned, ensuring proper shutdown documentation and final reporting.

Your profile

You must hold an Engineering or Master's degree (or equivalent), with at least 10 years of proven project management experience. Previous leadership experience on a shutdown project and on contract management is essential.

Based in West Africa (Resident)

Starting date : Q1 2027.

Expatriate Contract

Why join us ?

Our DNA: Trust, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility

Joining us means becoming part of a large group while enjoying the agility and warmth of a human-sized company!

A personalized onboarding journey from day one, with tailored career follow-up

Opportunities for growth, training, and mobility within a fast-growing international group

Close and supportive management

Recognition of employee performance through a company savings plan

Pride in shared achievements

☘️ Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where we operate (Human Rights Guide)

Commitment to the health and safety of our employees

At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, CSR initiatives are deeply embedded in our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, in our DNA