Power Asset Care & Preservation Lead

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

Job summary

TIC Power Construction, a TIC - The Industrial Company subsidiary, seeks a Care and Preservation (C&P) Manager to lead preservation programs for major energy infrastructure projects. You will drive equipment protection from receipt through turnover, ensuring warranties, reducing rework, and safeguarding project value.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of industrial construction or asset preservation experience, with strong planning, communication, 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

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Preservation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Preservation software

Asset tracking systems

Job description

TIC Power Construction, a TIC - The Industrial Company subsidiary, seeks a Care and Preservation (C&P) Manager to lead preservation programs for major energy infrastructure projects. You will drive equipment protection from receipt through turnover, ensuring warranties, reducing rework, and safeguarding project value.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of industrial construction or asset preservation experience, with strong planning, communication, and