Shutdown/Turnaround Supervisor – Boilers

Job Title: Shutdown/Turnaround Supervisor – Boilers 

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and organized Shutdown/Turnaround Supervisor – Boilers (Mid-Level) to oversee and execute boiler-related maintenance and inspection activities during plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and major outages. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation in boiler systems, experience leading field teams, and a strong understanding of shutdown planning, safety, and execution. This role supports the successful, timely, and safe completion of boiler maintenance scopes in coordination with maintenance engineers, planners, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Preparation:

• Review and interpret work scopes, engineering drawings, and inspection checklists for boiler shutdown activities.

• Assist the shutdown planner in defining job steps, manpower estimates, and resource requirements.

• Participate in preparatory meetings, site walkdowns, and job hazard analysis (JHA) specific to boiler systems.

• Coordinate pre-shutdown activities such as isolation procedures, permit planning, and staging of materials/tools.

Execution & Field Supervision:

• Supervise teams performing boiler inspections, tube replacements, refractory repairs, burner servicing, valve overhauls, and pressure part cleaning.

• Monitor field work for schedule adherence, technical accuracy, and safe execution.

• Ensure compliance with confined space entry protocols, LOTO, hot work procedures, and other site-specific safety requirements.

• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for weld inspections, hydrotesting, and post-repair validations.

Resource & Contractor Management:

• Assign and supervise work fronts for in-house technicians and third-party contractors.

• Ensure the availability of equipment, consumables, and spares during execution.

• Facilitate coordination among mechanical, scaffolding, insulation, and rigging teams working in boiler areas.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Track daily progress, prepare shift reports, and communicate issues or delays to the turnaround coordinator or area manager.

• Maintain documentation of work permits, inspection findings, job completions, and punch lists.

• Support post-shutdown debriefs, lessons learned sessions, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Focus Areas:

• Planning and execution of boiler shutdown scopes

• Technical supervision and quality control

• Field team coordination and contractor oversight

• Safety enforcement and progress reporting

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Technology, or a related technical field

Certification:

• Boiler Attendant Certificate (mandatory or actively pursuing)

• Additional certifications in confined space, rigging, scaffolding, or permit-to-work systems preferred

Experience:

• 4–7 years of experience in boiler maintenance, with at least 2 years involved in shutdown/turnaround projects

• Experience supervising field teams in time-critical, high-compliance industrial environments

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in boiler components (tubes, headers, drums, burners, valves, refractory systems)

• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, job packages, and inspection procedures

• Familiarity with plant safety standards, isolation plans, and LOTO protocols

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and coordination abilities

• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Commitment to safety, quality, and execution discipline