SHUTDOWN MANAGER (M/F) / RESPONSABLE D’ARRÊT (H/F)

Which company will you be joining as a "SHUTDOWN MANAGER (M/F)” ?

We are recruiting, on behalf of one of our clients, a "SHUTDOWN MANAGER (M/F)” for a 24-month renewable contract based in Marchienne-au-Pont (Belgium), with the possibility of occasional remote work.
 
"SHUTDOWN MANAGER (M/F)”:  What will your missions and responsibilities be?

Mission Context
Shutdown Manager – 2027 Major Outage, CCGT Marchienne-au-Pont

In charge of planning and executing a major two-month outage scheduled for summer 2027, potentially including a gas turbine upgrade. Management of a preparation team of 5 to 10 people and coordination of activities across the gas turbine, steam turbines, and generator scopes.

Key priorities: safety (zero accident), cost control, on-time delivery, and quality execution.
Context: power plant in operation, with intense maintenance and project activity; outage duration to be kept to a strict minimum.

Assignment period: January 2026 – September 2027

Responsibilities
HSE

• Defines and validates the HSE objectives of the outage with the Steering Committee (COPIL)
• Implements the HSE organization (procedures, audits) and ensures their application by all contractors
• Promotes collaboration to achieve safety objectives
• Participates in safety audits and ensures follow-up of corrective actions

Operations

• Develops the preparation framework, leads the Steering Committee (COPIL), and coordinates multidisciplinary teams
• Selects and validates the scope of work in collaboration with experts and relevant entities
• Coordinates the technical, logistical, and documentation preparation of the outage, as well as related procedures
• Contributes to tenders, contractor selection, and budget monitoring
• Ensures compliance with schedule, progress, and execution quality, taking corrective measures when necessary

What profile and skills are required for this "SHUTDOWN MANAGER (M/F)” for role?

Required Skills

• CCGT (Combined Cycle Gas Turbine): operational experience – Advanced level
• Industrial Project Management: experienced project manager – Expert level
• Management: several years of experience in maintenance, operations, or project leadership – Expert level
• Cross-functional Skills: analytical thinking, rigor, organization, initiative, communication, teamwork – Confirmed level
• Education: engineering degree (Master’s level) – Expert level
• Languages: French and English (reading, writing, speaking) – Expert level

 

Interested in this position? Send us your application!

EP2C Energy is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities.

As part of our Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policy, we place the utmost importance on complying with HSE rules to ensure a safe working environment for all our employees, while aiming to contribute positively to environmental sustainability. By joining our teams, you will be expected to follow procedures and HSE best practices, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of our processes.

EP2C – Who are we?
Founded in 2014, EP2C is a rapidly growing technical assistance company specializing in Energy (Renewables, Oil & Gas, Nuclear), Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Food Industries), and Large-Scale Industrial Projects (Mining, Construction, Water Treatment, Petrochemicals, and Chemicals).
Thanks to our international presence (subsidiaries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia), we work with major players in our fields and offer exciting career development opportunities in France and abroad.
A human-sized company, we are committed to supporting and personally developing our employees, recognizing their expertise and contribution.

Joining EP2C Energy means becoming part of a human adventure and an ambitious mission!