Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance Manager

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, we embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion, while prioritizing people’s safety and environmental sustainability, even in the most challenging conditions.

Purpose of the position:

As Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance Manager, you will respond to the COMPL and be part of the Energy Carriers Business Line. In this role you will manage a dedicated team.

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:

• Ensure the execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, test run, training, maintenance engineering, operation and handover activities of the plant to the Client, in line with contractual requirements and project objectives in terms of safety, quality, budget and schedule.

• Ensure HSE and procedural compliance for both site and home office activities, making sure that HSE procedures are available, applied and respected throughout all operational phases.

• Manage and coordinate commissioning, start-up, operation and maintenance activities, aligning all involved parties and ensuring achievement of schedule, cost and performance objectives.

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the plant/production facilities, including the implementation and maintenance of the Safety Management System and the Planned Maintenance System.

• Manage resources, teams, budgets and operational/contractual interfaces, including team competency development, Client relationships, subcontractor/supplier management, operating cost control and reporting to management.

What are we looking for? We are looking for a senior manager able to take ownership of the final phase of the project lifecycle, from commissioning preparation through operation/maintenance and handover, ensuring safety, performance, cost control and effective coordination of all involved parties. In summary, we are looking for someone with:

• Solid Commissioning and Start-up experience

• Strong HSE and safe operations mindset

• Operational and maintenance management capability

• Leadership and team management

• Project management and cost/schedule control

• Cross-functional technical competencies

• Managerial soft skills

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Preferably Chemical or Mechanical)

Experience: 15 years as a Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance Manager role within fertilizer industry

Languages: English (Advanced) French & Arabic (nice to have)

Technical/IT Skills:

• Work in Task Force coordinating with the project team, the different companies of the JVs and the Client.

• Ensure the execution of the head office activities concerning Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start Up, Test Run, Training, Maintenance Engineering, Operation and handing over of the Plant to the Client according to contractual requirements and project objectives in terms of safety, quality, budget and schedule.

• Ensure compliance of the Yard / Onshore Site activities for which is responsible with the established process and HSE requirements, while respecting the relative time and cost targets.

• Technical knowledge of FERTILIZER PLANT and Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start Up and Operation activities.

• Knowledge of the CMS, Engineering Systems and Tools (HEXAGON, WINPCS, ICAPS, etc.).

• Knowledge of PC, Windows, Office Software and IT implementation background.

• Capable to Read, interpret & prepare applicable technical information.

What else should you know?

You will have the opportunity to travel abroad based on the projects you will work for and within the Integrated Phosphate Project (PPI) assigned.

What can we offer to you:

• Permanent Contract – CCNL Energia e Petrolio

• Pay not lower than 56.000 €

• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, internal gym, discounts and partnerships, services related to health, family, well-being, and in-house cafeteria.

• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.

• Location: Milano, Santa Giulia

Transparency Note

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to offer a different job level and/or salary package compared to what is indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills.

Any deviation shall be duly justified and documented in accordance with internal procedures and the Non-Discrimination Statement. Such deviation shall in no way be related to:

• the remuneration received by the candidate in previous employment relationships;

• any subjective or discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender or other personal characteristics.

Regulatory Compliance

The decision:

• is made in compliance with the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value;

• complies with the pay transparency requirements set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.

Additional Information

We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!

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