Event Lead at UGL Limited

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Shutdown Delivery, Project Planning, Resource Alignment, Budget Management, HSE Compliance, Contractor Management, SAP CMMS, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Critical Path Analysis, Brownfield LNG Experience, Work Management

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

• Take ownership of end‑to‑end shutdown delivery across planning, execution and close‑out phases • Lead multi‑disciplinary teams in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure brownfield LNG environment • Contract opportunity with a Tier 1 contractor on large‑scale, complex shutdown events UGL delivers engineering, construction, maintenance and asset management services to the oil & gas, LNG, power, resources and defence sectors. As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL partners with major operators to deliver brownfield LNG shutdowns, turnarounds and major maintenance programs across Australia. About the role We are seeking an experienced Shutdown Event Lead to support the delivery of major LNG shutdowns. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to an experienced turnaround professional who thrives in high‑intensity environments and can mobilise, execute and close out shutdown scope within tight timeframes. You will take full accountability for coordinating planning, execution and post‑shutdown activities while ensuring safety, schedule and cost targets are achieved. The role is based in Adelaide CBD, with hybrid working options. Key Responsibilities • Lead shutdown delivery end‑to‑end, from pre‑planning through to execution and final close‑out • Coordinate shutdown scope, schedule readiness and resource alignment across all stakeholders • Drive execution performance, making real‑time decisions to maintain schedule and critical path • Lead daily shutdown coordination, safety and progress meetings on site • Manage contractor workforce mobilisation, performance and productivity • Oversee shutdown budget, cost tracking and reporting throughout execution • Drive strong HSE outcomes, ensuring compliance with site systems, PTW and shutdown controls • Manage emergent work, competing priorities and brownfield constraints during execution • Deliver structured post‑shutdown close‑out, reporting and lessons learned About you • Trade or engineering background in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical or SMP • Strong track record delivering LNG or oil & gas shutdowns / turnarounds in a contract capacity • Proven ability to step into active shutdown environments and lead execution under pressure • Demonstrated experience managing schedule, cost, contractors and on‑site risks • Strong working knowledge of SAP CMMS, shutdown work management and execution processes • Highly adaptable, decisive and delivery‑focused with a “hit the ground running” mindset • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across operations, maintenance and contractors What we offer • Adelaide CBD‑based contract role with site mobilisation for shutdown execution • Exposure to Tier 1 shutdown delivery frameworks and systems • Competitive day rate aligned to experience and scope • Dynamic, fast‑paced shutdown environment with repeat campaign potential • Opportunity to work with experienced shutdown teams across UGL and major operating clients About UGL UGL is part of the CIMIC Group, operating across Australia and New Zealand. We value diversity, inclusion and collaboration and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. UGL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, mature‑aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. How to apply If you are an experienced Shutdown Event Lead, Shutdown Manager or Turnaround Specialist available for contract work, click Apply and follow the prompts. Please note: Pre‑employment screening will be conducted, including right‑to‑work verification, reference checks, national criminal history check, and pre‑employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of major LNG shutdowns, covering planning, execution, and close-out phases. Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safety, schedule, and cost targets are met within a high-pressure brownfield environment.