Shutdown Coordinator

Job Description

Wood is recruiting a Shutdown Coordinator to support an offshore shutdown project on a contract basis.

This role will be based in Aberdeen with onshore with regular engagement and collaboration with offshore asset teams.

The Role

You will be responsible for the detailed planning and preparation of offshore shutdowns, ensuring all activities are safely scoped, scheduled, and resourced to support efficient execution. Working closely with offshore teams, maintenance, operations, and contractors, the role develops integrated shutdown plans, coordinates work scopes, identifies risks and resource requirements, and monitors readiness throughout the preparation phase.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood is growing its project delivery capability across a diverse portfolio of offshore and onshore energy assets, supporting key operators within the Oil & Gas sector. This work spans full asset lifecycles—from brownfield modifications and upgrades through to major projects, shutdown scopes, and ongoing asset enhancements—delivered in complex and safety-critical environments.

Through strong, collaborative partnerships with specialist service providers, Wood is driving a more agile and integrated approach to project delivery. By combining deep industry expertise with innovative technologies and data-led solutions, we are enhancing asset performance, improving reliability, and ensuring safe and efficient execution.

Our teams work at the forefront of the energy industry, supporting both traditional Oil & Gas operations and the evolving energy landscape. We are committed to continuous improvement, embracing new ways of working to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed shutdown plans and schedules for offshore assets
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure shutdown readiness
• Define work scopes, resource requirements, materials, and contractor support requirements
• Track progress against key milestones and identify potential schedule risks or constraints
• Facilitate planning meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Ensure shutdown plans comply with company processes, safety standards, and asset objectives
• Support post-shutdown reviews and capture lessons learned for future campaigns

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Experience in maintenance planning, shutdown planning, or project controls within the offshore oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of offshore operations and maintenance processes.
• Proficiency with planning and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.
• Excellent stakeholder management, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate plans within challenging timescales.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.