Maintenance & Integrity Planner Job

Tullow Oil

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Residential PositionEmployment Type:PermanentTullow is an independent energy company dedicated to building a better future through responsible oil and gas development in Africa, with producing assets in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. We are committed to achieving Net Zero on our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Our Shared Prosperity strategy ensures we deliver lasting socio-economic benefits to host nations by investing in local skills development, community partnerships and sustainable infrastructure.Tullow is offering an exciting opportunity within the Operations Team. The position is for a Maintenance & Integrity Planner, which is a Full-Time Permanent position based in Accra, Ghana, with a hybrid working arrangements.Job PurposeThis role is ideally suited for a senior-level mechanical technician with extensive hands-on experience in oil and gas maintenance, who is looking to transition into a planning role. The successful candidate will use their technical craft knowledge to develop comprehensive Work Order Job Plans that support maintenance and integrity activities on the FPSO. The Planner ensures that all tasks are defined, resourced, and ready for safe and efficient execution in full compliance with company standards and statutory regulations.Key roles and responsibilities of successful candidate
  • Translate frontline mechanical maintenance experience into well-prepared job plans that clearly define scope, execution method, sequence, required tools, permits, and resources.
  • Develop standardized job plans for repetitive maintenance tasks, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
  • Ensure compliance with the TGL Management of Change (MOC) process.
  • Update and improve CMMS job plans based on feedback and lessons learned from completed work.
  • Monitor maintenance performance versus plan and capture improvement opportunities.
  • Support development of the 28-day maintenance schedule by confirming work readiness (scope, materials, resources).
  • Ensure materials are identified, procured, and staged in advance of planned work, coordinating with Supply Chain and Logistics.
  • Communicate planning risks effectively to the Onshore Maintenance Superintendent and other stakeholders.
  • Uphold Tullow's HSEQ Code of Conduct and promote a strong safety culture.
Experience & Qualification
  • 7+ years' experience in offshore Oil & Gas mechanical maintenance, with significant “on-tools” experience at the front line.
  • Strong craft knowledge and ability to translate field experience into detailed work plans (tasks, labor hours, materials, tools).
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience in maintenance execution.
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo) and basic planning principles; prior exposure to scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera) is desirable but not essential.
  • Ideally, experience with FPSO tanker operations and maintenance activities.
  • Bachelor's degree or tertiary equivalent in Engineering/Technical discipline is preferred, but extensive relevant maintenance experience will be strongly considered.
Skills
  • Deep mechanical knowledge and ability to guide safe, efficient job execution.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; detail oriented.
  • Ability to learn and apply planning and scheduling systems.
  • Effective communicator across all levels of the organization.
  • Collaborative, service-oriented, and motivated to develop into a professional maintenance planner.
This position represents a development opportunity for a seasoned mechanical technician to transition into planning. Tullow will provide the necessary training and mentoring to build planning competencies, while leveraging the candidate's field experience to strengthen the quality of our maintenance planning function.To Achieve This, We Offer Our Employees
  • Regular working from home, with an average 2 working days per week in the office.
  • Ability to manage working hours to balance work/life commitments.
  • A performance-driven culture that generates results.
  • A commitment to your personal and professional development.
  • A chance to make a difference to our business, working in or leading teams of talented, committed people.
  • A culture that appreciates diversity & inclusion and provides equal opportunities.
  • Recognition and reward for your performance.
Our philosophy is to bring people into Tullow with whom we can build a strong, mutually beneficial, and long-lasting relationship. Working for Tullow will increase your knowledge, broaden your horizons, and extend your professional network. We offer a competitive reward package of base salary, incentives and benefits which is designed to attract, retain, and motivate the best talent.||Ghana||Accra||Linkedin Job Slot (SF:LI)||Operations (LV3_GHOPS)||Maintenance & Integrity Planner JobRequisition ID: 23622Location:Accra, GH

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