Consultant - SOW Development

Consultant - SOW Development

Job Title: Consultant – Maintenance Scope of Work (SOW) Development
Duration: One (1) Year

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Consultant to support the development, standardization, and optimization of Maintenance Scope of Work (SOW) documents over a one-year period. The Consultant will deliver services in a professional and competent manner, aligned with the COMPANY’s internal guidelines, procedures, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Document Development

• Draft and finalize SOWs for various maintenance service categories (see Appendix 1).
• Develop comprehensive SOWs covering general maintenance, specialist services, shutdowns, reliability improvements, emergency response, and ad-hoc operational support.
• Ensure all SOWs clearly define deliverables, KPIs, risk assessments, safety protocols, QA/QC expectations, and relevant regulatory standards.

2. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with key departments including Operations (Maintenance and Planning), Supply Chain Management, Health, Safety & Sustainability (HSS), and Engineering.
• Facilitate working sessions with internal SMEs such as Technicians, Inspectors, Planners, Engineers, Superintendents, and Managers to gather technical and operational requirements.

3. Standards and Templates

• Develop and maintain standardized SOW templates.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance documentation efficiency and governance.

4. Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure all documentation complies with CLIENT’s internal controls, international standards (e.g., ISO, API, ASME), and local regulations.
• Identify and address potential contractual and operational risks with appropriate mitigation strategies.

5. Training and Handover

• Conduct training sessions for internal stakeholders on the use and maintenance of developed templates.
• Deliver a comprehensive close-out report summarizing completed work, tools/templates developed, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Additional Duties

• Collaborate with Operations to develop and revise SOWs.
• Establish and manage a centralized library of approved documents.
• Coordinate review meetings and facilitate document approvals.
• Provide technical input to support pre-qualification, tendering, and contractor evaluation processes.
• Ensure SOWs are structured to promote contractor performance while safeguarding CLIENT’s interests.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Academic Requirements

• UTT, NETD, or NEC Technician’s Diploma in Engineering, or a BSc in Project Management.

Professional Experience

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in contract development, maintenance and turnaround planning/execution, or operational support in the oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with API 653 (Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector), API 570 (Piping Inspector), and API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector).
• Knowledge of international standards such as ISO 9001, API, OSHA, etc.
• Experience working with Technicians, Inspectors, and Planners in job planning and execution.

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in maintenance execution and turnaround planning.
• Proficiency in developing and interpreting MSAs and SOWs.
• Understanding of contractor claim resolution and negotiation practices.
• Strong technical writing and document standardization skills.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance, reliability, and operational practices in industrial facilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory codes.
• Strong project management and coordination capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.