Major Events SIPs Lead

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

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The Major Events SIPs Lead is responsible for the planning, preparation, coordination, execution, and monitoring of all Scaffold, Insulation, and Painting (SIP) activities during Major events. The role ensures that SIP works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The ME Lead acts as the primary interface between Bilfinger Superintendent / Supervisors and Client ME planners,  ME SIP Coordinator , operations, HSE, and other relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all SIP-related activities during the Major Events lifecycle—from scope definition to execution and close-out.
• Develop and manage detailed SIP estimates ,work plans, schedules, manpower forecasts, and material requirements.
• Interface with contractors to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently, aligning with site safety and quality standards.
• Participate in constructability reviews and ensure access (scaffolding) is planned and executed to meet all turnaround workface needs.
• Manage daily progress tracking, cost monitoring, and productivity metrics for SIP work.
• Coordinate scaffolding access planning across all disciplines to avoid duplication and minimize costs.
• Oversee insulation removal and reinstatement to align with mechanical work fronts.
• Ensure painting and coating works comply with specification and meet corrosion control requirements.
• Facilitate daily coordination meetings with contractors and ME teams.
• Participate in risk assessments, HSE reviews, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Prepare and submit daily and weekly reports on SIP progress and issues.
• Support contractor performance evaluation and contribute to post-ME lessons learned.
• Fixed term position until April 2028

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant experience in industrial TARs with a focus on scaffolding, insulation, and painting.
• In-depth knowledge of SIP methods, materials, and standards (e.g., ICORR ,NACE, ISO, OSHA).
• Strong understanding of HSE practices and regulatory compliance related to TAR and site work.
• Proven experience managing multiple contractors in a high-paced, turnaround environment.
• Familiarity with project management software (Primavera, MS Project, Excel) and daily reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Previous Ineos FPS site experience

Key Competencies:

• Safety-first mindset
• Planning and coordination
• Cost and schedule control
• Quality assurance
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and decision-making ability
• Stakeholder engagement

Work Environment:

• Industrial site conditions – working at heights, confined spaces, and outdoor environments.
• May require extended hours, including nights and weekends during peak TAR periods.

For additional information please contact Carla Yvonne Bowman by email carla.bowman@bilfinger.com.

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