Asset Preservation Lead — Power Generation Projects

TIC - The Industrial Company; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC Power Construction is seeking a Care and Preservation (C&P) Manager to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of all care, preservation, and asset protection activities for large-scale power generation and energy infrastructure projects.

This role ensures equipment and facilities are protected from receipt through installation and turnover to maintain warranties, prevent degradation, and reduce rework, while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial construction, power generation, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, commissioning, quality, maintenance, or asset preservation.
• Experience managing preservation programs for large capital projects.
• Strong understanding of equipment storage, maintenance, commissioning, and warranty requirements.
• Knowledge of power plant systems, heavy industrial equipment, and complex construction environments.
• Ability to interpret vendor manuals, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-specific Care and Preservation programs, procedures, and execution plans.
• Establish preservation requirements based on vendor recommendations, project specifications, and industry best practices.
• Ensure care and preservation activities align with project schedules, turnover milestones, and construction execution strategies.
• Lead planning efforts for long-term storage, laydown yard management, and equipment protection strategies.
• Maintain compliance with owner requirements, manufacturer warranties, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee preservation activities for major equipment, including turbines, generators, HRSGs, transformers, pumps, motors, switchgear, instrumentation and controls, and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Verify proper storage, environmental controls, humidity monitoring, inspections, lubrication, rotation requirements, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Manage preservation records to maintain warranty validity and support project turnover requirements.
• Conduct routine audits and inspections of preservation activities across project sites.
• Monitor compliance with preservation procedures and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with Quality and Construction teams to identify, document, and resolve nonconformances.
• Evaluate equipment conditions and develop recovery plans when preservation deficiencies are identified.
• Track preservation metrics and provide status reports to project leadership.
• Establish and maintain preservation tracking systems and databases.
• Prepare regular reports on equipment status, preservation performance, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Lead and mentor Care and Preservation Coordinators, Specialists, and Inspectors.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Suppliers, Construction, Quality, Commissioning, and Operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

Preservation management software

Asset tracking systems

Job description

TIC Power Construction is seeking a Care and Preservation (C&P) Manager to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of all care, preservation, and asset protection activities for large-scale power generation and energy infrastructure projects.

This role ensures equipment and facilities are protected from receipt through installation and turnover to maintain warranties, prevent degradation, and reduce rework, while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.