Oyu Tolgoi’s workforce today is more than 97 percent Mongolian, and major strategic focus for the company is to develop a skilled workforce that is continuously learning. We aim to attract the best talent, so that we can together deliver a safe and globally competitive copper business that contributes to the prosperity of Mongolia.

The opportunity

We are looking for one (1) Shutdown Coordinator in Oyu Tolgoi LLC – Site Infrastructure & Services- Electrical Services department based in Oyu Tolgoi mine site with roster of 14 days on and 14 days off.

The purpose of this role is to Shutdown Coordinators ensure the development of quality shutdown plans that are prioritised and executable across a moderate to long term horizon. Works across spectrum of planning, scheduling and in conjunction with Reliability Engineering, Project Engineering, Maintenance Execution to coordinate shutdowns.

What the role entails

  • Identification of key shutdown drivers and high level scope
  • Determining context and boundaries, and measures of shutdown
  • Determining key stakeholders involved in shutdown planning to execution
  • Identification of critical issues – approvals, major lead time items, resources, accommodation,
  • Responsible for developing the Shutdown Communication Plan and contracting procedures for shutdown team
  • Compiling activity list as part of the shutdown scope
  • Conducting the shutdown scope challenge workshop
  • Removal of work from scope post challenge workshop
  • Freezing the scope of work
  • Presenting the shutdown scope and budget for approval
  • Coordination of external services and confirmation of material orders for the shutdown
  • Support the formal risk assessment process and opportunity analysis
  • Development of a site layout plan
  • Development of the first cut schedule
  • Develop the final detailed shutdown schedule
  • Provide input/ support to the Shutdown Supervisor to review work packs with task owners and completion of pre-shutdown tasks
  • Participate in the shutdown readiness review
  • Management of shutdown work, HSE aspects, change / scope management, critical issues and contingencies, and key stakeholder updates
  • Support monitoring of schedule performance
  • Provide input/ support to the Shutdown Supervisor in completing post shutdown tasks, capturing history in SAP, finalise contactors payment and review of their services, capture shutdown minutes
  • Develop and implement of the improvement action plan
  • Collaborate with AM teams to share learnings

What you will need for this role

  • Science, Engineering, Health, Safety, Environment, or relevant discipline. Undergraduate or equivalent or higher education obtained through degrees or diplomas from academic college or universities.
  • At least 3 years relevant experience, or otherwise the significant practical experience and on the job training,
  • Deliver work to plan, track task progress and resolve issues that block task completion, escalating where appropriate,
  • Support people to consistently demonstrate HSEC work practices and address non- compliance with team members directly;
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills and leading a team effectively.

All interested candidates should submit the following documents

Please click HERE to go to Oyu Tolgoi LLC Online Application System or go to www.ot.mn, select your vacancy and click on the link in the bottom.

Please make sure to attach the following documents:

  • CV (in English and Mongolian)
  • Cover Letter (in English and Mongolian)

If you have any enquiries, please contact the following addresses:

Monnis Tower, 1st Floor
Chinggis Avenue 15, Sukhbaatar District
Ulaanbaatar – 14240, Mongolia
Tel: + (976) – 7010-3604


All potential candidates must be medically cleared.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to submit additional documents

For successful candidates, please be advised that information submitted and collected during the recruitment process may be used or required by other HR functions such as Training and HR Services.

Employees of the Oyu Tolgoi LLC and subcontract companies currently working at Oyu Tolgoi mine must notify their employer of their application prior to progressing to the interview stage.

Oyu Tolgoi LLC ensures fair and transparent recruitment practices where all applicants are provided with equal opportunities and the decision on recruitment is made by committee members without any involvement of mediating individuals.