Lead Preservation Engineer - Construction & Handover

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES is seeking a Lead Preservation Engineer to head the preservation activities across the construction and commissioning phases. You will ensure equipment and materials are preserved from receipt through final handover in line with project procedures and quality requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in oil & gas preservation, and the ability to coordinate with clients, subcontractors and QA/QC teams to maintain thorough records and comply with

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 7-12 years experience with an international E&C/construction company.
• Minimum 5 years site experience in Oil & Gas preservation.
• Proven experience managing preservation of project equipment and materials.
• Experience with Systems Completion / electronic database management systems preferred.
• International/multicultural project experience preferred.
• Strong leadership communication problem-solving and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the project preservation program from equipment/material receipt through commissioning and handover.
• Lead Preservation Engineers and monitor preservation activities KPIs and status reporting.
• Coordinate with Client Vendors Subcontractors Construction QA/QC and Commissioning teams.
• Review and approve subcontractor clean-build and preservation plans.
• Develop and implement preservation checklists P-ITRs and inspection records for critical equipment.
• Coordinate with Turnover/Completion teams to ensure preservation records are captured in the electronic systems completion database.
• Conduct regular site/yard walkthroughs and inspections identify findings and drive timely close-out.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve complex preservation and cleanliness issues.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures safety requirements and applicable industry standards.

Skills

Preservation leadership

Project management

Site coordination

Quality compliance

Team leadership

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electronic records system

Job description

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES is seeking a Lead Preservation Engineer to head the preservation activities across the construction and commissioning phases. You will ensure equipment and materials are preserved from receipt through final handover in line with project procedures and quality requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in oil & gas preservation, and the ability to coordinate with clients, subcontractors and QA/QC teams to maintain thorough records and comply with