Method Lead Planner

Job title:

Method Lead Planner Sector:

Oil & Gas Starting date:

ASAP Duration:

12 months

Renewable:

Yes Location:

Lagos -

Nigeria Language:

FluentEnglish mandatory

MISSIONS / SERVICE DIMENSIONS

The Method & Maintenance Planning Lead will oversee and coordinate planning activities for FPSO maintenance operations, ensuring alignment with offshore industry standards and regulatory requirements. The role focuses on managing a multidisciplinary team of planners , instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, and third-party contracts) while driving efficiency in workflows and asset reliability. This position demands expertise in marine certifications performed by Bureau Veritas (BV) and deep knowledge of FPSO systems. Develop and implement maintenance planning strategies for FPSO and offshore operations. Knowledge of marine certification processes performed by Bureau Veritas (BV), ensuring compliance with regulatory and class standards. Strong communication skills to coordinate with marine teams, surveyors, and BV inspectors, ensuring that survey and maintenance tasks are clearly understood and executed. Experienced in collaborating with third-party contractors for essential inspections like underwater hull surveys, lifting gear certification, and lifeboat testing. Detail-oriented approach to tracking certification timelines and ensuring timely submission of deliverables to BV. Ability to align maintenance and inspection tasks with BV regulatory timelines and requirements to ensure compliance and readiness for certification. Coordinate daily and long-term scheduling for preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. Supervise a team of planners specialized in instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, and third-party resources. Ensure optimal use of CMMS tools (SAP) for work order planning and execution. Oversee asset integrity programs, inspection schedules, and condition monitoring for marine, hull, and topside systems. Review and approve work orders and proper execution of maintenance documentation. Monitor adherence to KPIs, such as downtime reduction, schedule compliance, and asset reliability. Facilitate operational audits, training, and reporting in alignment with industry best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Native or Fluent in English Communication Skills, ability to provide clear instructions Leadership and Authority, ability to inspire confidence and assert authority when needed Problem-solving mindset either Nigerian or Expat 15 or more years of experience in the field