Care & Preservation Lead for Large-Scale Power Projects

TIC - The Industrial Company; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

TIC Power Construction, a TIC - The Industrial Company subsidiary, seeks a Care and Preservation Manager to lead program development, implementation, and oversight for power generation and energy infrastructure projects. You will ensure equipment and facilities remain protected from receipt to turnover, protecting warranties and reducing rework.

The role requires coordinating preservation for turbines, HRSGs, transformers, and other major equipment, while aligning with project schedules and

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.

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, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Strong planning & organizational

Problem-solving

Excellent written & verbal comms

Travel to project sites

Education

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

Job description

TIC Power Construction, a TIC - The Industrial Company subsidiary, seeks a Care and Preservation Manager to lead program development, implementation, and oversight for power generation and energy infrastructure projects. You will ensure equipment and facilities remain protected from receipt to turnover, protecting warranties and reducing rework.

The role requires coordinating preservation for turbines, HRSGs, transformers, and other major equipment, while aligning with project schedules and