In which organization will you be working as a Senior Planner – Shutdowns? 

 

We are looking for a Senior Planner specialized in technical shutdowns for one of our clients in the industrial sector, based in Toamasina (Madagascar). You will play a central role in planning, coordinating, and monitoring all activities related to major shutdowns of installations. 

 

Senior Planner – Shutdowns: What will your missions and responsibilities be? 

 

As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for the complete construction of shutdown schedules, from defining work packages to the post-execution phase. You will also ensure interdisciplinary coordination, budget monitoring, and continuous improvement of the planning process. 

 

Your main responsibilities include: 

 

Development of Work Packages and Detailed Planning: 

 

• Collect field data and consolidate technical scopes into clear work packages. 

• Develop detailed schedules, including sequencing, resource allocation, and key milestones. 

• Integrate collected scopes into the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). 

  

Operational Coordination Before and During the Shutdown: 

 

• Monitor the availability of spare parts, tools, and resources necessary for the shutdown. 

• Actively participate in the execution of work, ensuring daily progress reporting. 

• Collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, production, and safety teams. 

  

HSE Monitoring and Continuous Improvement: 

 

• Ensure schedule compliance with the company’s HSE standards. 

• Propose and implement improvement measures based on feedback. 

• Follow up on post-shutdown actions: remaining work, lessons learned, technical closure. 

  

Budget Monitoring and Reporting: 

 

• Assist the Shutdown Manager in estimating costs by work package. 

• Contribute to integrating the overall schedule with scheduling and project teams. 

• Produce progress and KPI reports (costs, progress, efficiency, constraints, etc.). 

  

What profile and skills are required for this Senior Planner – Shutdowns position? 

 

Education: 

 

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent. 

 

Experience: 

 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance planning or technical shutdowns. 

• Proven experience in developing work packages and interdisciplinary coordination. 

 

 

Technical Skills: 

 

• Proficiency in CMMS tools (Infor EAM, SAP, etc.) and scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera P6). 

• Strong skills in progress data analysis, resource coordination, and deadline management. 

• In-depth knowledge of HSE constraints, industrial operational requirements, and shutdown priority management. 

 

 

Behavioral Skills: 

 

• Rigor, attention to detail, autonomy. 

• Adaptability in a dynamic, multicultural environment. 

• Excellent communication, listening, and inter-team collaboration skills. 

• Focus on results and collective performance. 

 

 

Mission Conditions: 

 

• Location: Ambatovy – Toamasina, Madagascar. 

• Status: Expatriate or resident, depending on profile. 

• Duration: Long-term mission with renewal possibilities. 

• Conditions provided: Accommodation, meals, and transport to the site provided/ On-site office + IT equipment provided / HSE training provided by Ambatovy. 

• Salary based on profile and experience. 

 

  

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 Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) policy, we place great importance on adhering to QHSE rules to ensure a safe working environment for our employees, with the goal of positively contributing to environmental sustainability.  

By joining our teams, you will be expected to follow QHSE procedures and best practices while contributing to the continuous improvement of our processes 

 

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