Early Phase TAR Planning Coordinator

 

The CAN Group of companies are leading providers in Engineering, Integrity, Inspection and Maintenance solutions to the energy industry worldwide.

We are seeking an Early Phase Turnaround Planning Coordinator, to lead and coordinate front‑end planning for TAR events across Offshore assets. Based in Malongo Concession, Cabinda, Angola working on a 28/28 rotational based onshore, although there may be a requirement for occasional Offshore visits.

This position requires strong technical judgment, advanced turnaround planning expertise, and the ability to integrate multi-disciplinary inputs into a structured, predictable early-phase TAR plan.

 

Responsibilities-

 Event Governance & Team Coordination;

  • Establish and maintain MS Teams / SharePoint sites for TAR events, ensuring structured document control and communication.
  • Develop and maintain Core Team contact lists and support team formation in alignment with the Early Phase TAR Manager and TMC.
  • Facilitate TA Scope Input Kick-Off sessions, ensuring all stakeholders understand process workflow, milestones, roles, and responsibilities.

 

FEL Deliverables (IMPACT Phases 1–3 & 7):

  • Support development of FEL documentation, including: o Framing Documents
  • Pre-FEED AFE packages
  • Class 0 estimates
  • Long-range and event-specific planning deliverables
  • Lead scope intake, screening, validation, and prioritization processes in partnership with Operations, Reliability, Projects, and Engineering.
  • Own and maintain the Master P\&ID Markup and Long-Lead (LL) Master MTO List.
  • Develop early-phase engineering assessments for complex scopes, providing technical direction, alternatives, and actionable next steps.

 

Long-Lead Materials (LLI) & Procurement Readiness:

  • Identify, initiate, and manage long-lead and critical materials in coordination with assigned TA Project Engineers.
  • Oversee procurement requests for LLIs and complex fixed-equipment components, ensuring alignment with TAR milestones.
  • Work with Materials Management to track LLIs, maintain readiness, and manage surplus, transfers, and deferred materials.

 

Scope Development & Worklist Maturation:

  • Collaborate with Shutdown Field Coordinators to validate Class 0 manhours, manpower estimates, and long-range LL requirements.
  • Support Early Phase Turnaround Engineer to prepare for Scope Challenging sessions and RIPT process with scope owners.
  • Support development of early constructability reviews and worklist refinements.
  • Participate in readiness / peer reviews to ensure scope, materials, and engineering deliverables meet early-phase quality expectations.

 

Execution Support for Discovery Work & Scope Changes:

  • Provide technical and constructability guidance during execution to address discovery work and late scope changes.
  • Develop mitigation strategies for schedule risks tied to material delays, engineering gaps, or field-driven discoveries.
  • Ensure adherence to established scope change management workflows and FEL governance.

 

Mentoring & Competency Development:

  • Mentor Project Engineers, Work Pack Writers, and Drafters on engineering practices, material specifications, tools, and TAR processes.
  • Support onboarding of new personnel within the engineering and planning teams.
  • Provide ongoing coaching on RFQs, PO reviews, technical queries (TQs), and quality expectations.

 

Process Governance, Quality & Compliance:

  • Ensure consistent use of standardized TA tools, templates, documents, and work processes.
  • Audit MTOs, PR/PO submissions, and material movement records to ensure accuracy, data integrity, and compliance.
  • Oversee second-level Work Pack reviews when required, ensuring alignment with Engineering Standards, Corporate Safe Work Practices, and QA/QC expectations.

 

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives:

  • Support and lead TA Initiative Programs focused on improving process efficiency, tool quality, and cross-BU standardization.
  • Develop or enhance tools, templates, processes, and workflows for enterprise use.
  • Contribute to lessons learned and implementation of best practices across global offshore teams.

 

Ideal Candidates will possess the following:

  • Minimum 15 years experience in Turnarounds, Engineering, Projects, or related technical functions.
  • Strong knowledge of TA planning processes, FEL requirements, and long-lead procurement workflows.
  • Demonstrated experience with complex offshore or large-scale industrial facilities.
  • Proficiency in P&ID review, MTO development, and material management processes.
  • Ability to facilitate cross-functional meetings and lead multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and technical staff is highly desirable.
  • Strategic and analytical planning capability.
  • Strong technical engineering judgment.
  • Effective communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.
  • Attention to detail and quality.
  • Ability to drive schedule discipline and readiness.
  • Problem-solving under uncertainty (early-phase environments).

 

To apply, please send your CV, quoting relevant job reference number to recrutamento@cangroup.net

Job Reference No. 6B1515

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