Care and Preservation Manager-Power Generation

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Clarksdale (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Employment Security seeks a Program Management professional to oversee Care and Preservation programs for major energy projects, developing execution plans and establishing preservation requirements.

The role ensures preservation activities align with project schedules, coordinates with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, and Operations, manages storage and protection of equipment, and maintains warranty and turnover documentation.

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.
• Ability to travel and work at project sites as required.

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 equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Verify proper storage, environmental controls, humidity monitoring, inspections, lubrication, rotation requirements, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Ensure preservation requirements are maintained during transportation, storage, installation, and pre-commissioning phases.
• Manage preservation records to maintain warranty validity and support project turnover requirements.
• Conduct routine audits and inspections; 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.
• Coordinate the transfer of preservation records to owners and commissioning teams at project completion.
• 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.
• Interface with manufacturers and vendors to clarify preservation requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Support risk assessments and project readiness reviews.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Preservation software

Asset tracking systems

Job description

Program Management

• 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.

Equipment & Material Preservation

• Oversee preservation activities for major equipment, including:


• Turbines


• Generators


• Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs)


• Transformers


• Pumps


• Motors


• Switchgear


• Instrumentation and Controls equipment


• Mechanical and electrical systems


• Verify proper storage, environmental controls, humidity monitoring, inspections, lubrication, rotation requirements, and preventive maintenance activities


• Ensure preservation requirements are maintained during transportation, storage, installation, and pre-commissioning phases.


• Manage preservation records to maintain warranty validity and support project turnover requirements.

Inspection and Compliance

• 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.

Documentation & Reporting

• Establish and maintain preservation tracking systems and databases.


• Ensure all preservation activities are documented and auditable.


• Manage preservation logs, inspection reports, maintenance records, photographs, and turnover documentation.


• Coordinate the transfer of preservation records to owners and commissioning teams at project completion.


• Prepare regular reports on equipment status, preservation performance, risks, and mitigation actions.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor Care and Preservation Coordinators, Specialists, and Inspectors.


• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Suppliers, Construction, Quality, Commissioning, and Operations teams.


• Interface with manufacturers and vendors to clarify preservation requirements and resolve technical issues.


• Support risk assessments and project readiness reviews.


• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.


• 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.


• Ability to travel and work at project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting EPC or self-perform construction projects.


• Previous experience on combined-cycle, simple-cycle, renewable energy, carbon capture, or other utility-scale power generation projects.


• Familiarity with quality management systems, turnover processes, and commissioning requirements.


• Experience with preservation management software and asset tracking systems.


• Knowledge of construction work packaging, turnover management, and project controls processes.


• Professional certifications related to maintenance, asset management, quality, or project management are preferred.

Working Conditions

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Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance


• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.


• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.


• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.


• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.