Preservation Manager

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking a Preservation Manager to oversee the preservation and condition of critical mechanical and electrical equipment on a major infrastructure project in NSW. You will lead preservation strategy, planning and execution, ensuring equipment is maintained according to manufacturer requirements, project specifications and quality standards.

You will work with site teams, quality, logistics and field services to manage preservation risks, inspections and compliance, ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience as Preservation Manager or senior site leader on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment preservation.
• Experience with power generation equipment, turbines, generators, hydraulic steel structures or BOP systems.
• Knowledge of preservation planning, storage requirements, inspections and risk mitigation.
• Understanding of installation and commissioning requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership managing teams and subcontractors in complex projects.
• Strong focus on HSE, quality assurance and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, accountable and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead preservation activities across mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Develop and manage preservation strategies, schedules and execution plans.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, manufacturer specs and storage protocols.
• Coordinate preservation across sites and warehouse facilities.
• Collaborate with quality, logistics, site construction and field services.
• Conduct preservation inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Identify and manage preservation risks, defects and non-conformances.
• Ensure equipment is stored and maintained per project requirements.
• Monitor activities against milestones, schedules and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement of preservation processes.
• Provide input into site planning, installation readiness and commissioning.
• Lead and coordinate personnel and subcontractors involved in preservation.

Skills

Leadership

HSE awareness

Stakeholder management

Project oversight

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Preservation Manager
Package: $250-280k + 25% site uplift + super
Location: NSW – FIFO and DIDO considered
Project: Major Infrastructure Project

About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Preservation Manager to oversee the preservation and condition of critical mechanical and electrical equipment on a major infrastructure project.
You will lead the preservation strategy, planning and execution, ensuring equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer requirements, project specifications and quality standards. Working closely with site teams, quality, logistics and field services, you will manage preservation risks, inspections and compliance to ensure equipment remains fit for installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee preservation activities across mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Develop and manage preservation strategies, schedules and execution plans.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, manufacturer specifications and storage protocols.
• Coordinate equipment preservation across construction sites and warehouse facilities.
• Work closely with quality, logistics, site construction and field services teams.
• Conduct and oversee preservation inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Identify, manage and elevate preservation risks, defects and non-conformances.
• Ensure equipment is stored, maintained and protected in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitor preservation activities against project milestones, schedules and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement across preservation processes and procedures.
• Provide preservation input into site planning, installation readiness and commissioning activities.
• Lead and coordinate personnel and subcontractors involved in preservation activities.

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Preservation Manager or senior site leadership role on major infrastructure, hydroelectric or similar projects.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment preservation.
• Experience working with power generation equipment, turbines, generators, hydraulic steel structures or associated balance-of-plant systems.
• Understanding of preservation planning, storage requirements, inspections and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of equipment installation and commissioning requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and subcontractors in complex project environments.
• Strong focus on HSE, quality assurance and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, accountable and results-driven approach.

Desirable: Experience on large-scale hydroelectric projects and within international engineering or EPC environments.

Key Highlights

• Senior leadership opportunity on a major infrastructure project.
• Responsibility for preservation of critical mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Work across site operations, logistics, quality and commissioning teams.

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