Lead Preservation Engineer - Oil & Gas Construction

TalentOne; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOne invites a Lead Preservation Engineer to steer preservation activities across construction and commissioning in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will ensure equipment and materials are preserved from receipt through handover following approved procedures and quality standards.

You will lead Preservation Engineers, coordinate with Client, Vendors, Subcontractors, Construction, QA/QC and Commissioning teams, review subcontractor plans, and implement checklists and records to support completion and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 preservation program from equipment 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

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Coordination

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Systems Completion software

Job description

TalentOne invites a Lead Preservation Engineer to steer preservation activities across construction and commissioning in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will ensure equipment and materials are preserved from receipt through handover following approved procedures and quality standards.

You will lead Preservation Engineers, coordinate with Client, Vendors, Subcontractors, Construction, QA/QC and Commissioning teams, review subcontractor plans, and implement checklists and records to support completion and