Preservation Lead

Wood PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is recruiting for a Preservation Lead to join its Oil & Gas business focusing on the Operations Americas unit. The role will be based in the US with rotations to Israel, requiring authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.

The position involves leading a preservation team, coordinating multi-discipline activities, and ensuring safety and compliance across all phases of the project. Strong English communication and supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven background, typically 10 years minimum in offshore Oil & Gas completion and commissioning activities.
• Proven Supervisory experience in a preservation/maintenance role on projects.
• Proficient written and oral English language communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preservation team and oversee technicians’ duties.
• Prepare job cards for Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning preservation activities.
• Provide daily on-site leadership of a multi-discipline preservation commissioning team.
• Ensure safe execution in accordance with site procedures and PTW system.
• Maintain and audit Master Preservation Register and related records.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Electrical or Electronics Certificate / Degree

Mechanical / Rotating Equipment Certificate / Degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Preservation Lead to join its Oil & Gas business focusing on the Operations Americas unit.

This opportunity will be split in two phases: US based with rotations to Israel. "Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required"

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Supervise and lead the preservation team to a successful completion and injury free project. This includes preservation technicians' oversight and assignment of duties.

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB

Keen safety awareness and advocacy; multi-discipline technical team leadership, planning and coordination of work within a simultaneous operations environment, having technical expertise relevant to design and operation of assigned systems and liaising with equipment engineers, equipment vendors, construction personnel and operations team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES CRITICAL SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Be responsible for understanding and executing Woods's Safety Policies and Procedures throughout all phases of the project. Personal safety awareness and team safety awareness are necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinating, inspecting, and perform all the activities associated with the Protection, Preservation and Maintenance of equipment until they are turned over to the Operations Team. An equipment Protection, Preservation and Maintenance Team (PP&M Team) will be assigned to the subject task and work under the guidance of this individual.

Walking down systems using P&ID's, Piping Isometrics, and PFD's for guidance. Write quality punch lists with accurate descriptions that will assist with location. Perform maintenance and preservation work as instructed with limited supervision.

Irrespective of their physical involvement with preservation and protection activities in the fabrication yard or site, the preservation and maintenance team will be in charge of managing and updating the Master Preservation Register, reviewing the preservation and maintenance records and logs throughout the fabrication, integration and commissioning phases and auditing the Contractor's preservation plan. Some of the critical information and activities which the team will be responsible for and must maintain updated records on are:

• Rotating Equipment Run time
• Greasing and Lubrication of rotating components
• Status of filter media and desiccant
• Corrosion Prevention measures (covers, barrier fluids)
• Status and condition of temporary protective measures during installation or fabrication surrounding the equipment such as skillets, plumbers plugs, balloons and other forms of barriers meant for preventing debris from contaminating or entering the equipment
• The maintenance team will create and maintain a maintenance record per equipment and system where ALL preservation and maintenance activities will be recorded in for future reference and for warranty reasons.

Prepare job cards for Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning preservation activities.

Provide daily, on-site/in-field leadership, coordination and management of a multi-discipline team of preservation commissioning engineers/technicians.

Identify personnel and equipment resources necessary to perform preservation commissioning activities for assigned systems.

Ensure work is carried out in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with site procedures and PTW system.

Analyze work problems and make corrections, which will facilitate the completion of assignments.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct supervision and other departments.

Other duties may be assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate should be a motivated self-starter with complex problem solving ability. Excellent communication skills and team oriented personality required to interface with Construction and Operations Teams. A detailed working knowledge of upstream/ midstream oil and gas processing facilities is required including: Reading and interpreting P&ID's, Piping Isometrics and Production Flow Diagrams Operations and maintenance of production facilities Rotating equipment, mechanical equipment, electrical and instrumentation equipment Report writing and records maintenance Permit to Work System

Candidate must be able to manage a team of technicians in the field. Occupational hazards, standard safety procedures and safe work practices Education and Experience: Proven background, typically 10 years minimum in offshore Oil & Gas Completion and Commissioning activities in a preservation or maintenance role, preferably with offshore experience.

Proven Supervisory experience in a preservation/maintenance role in commissioning and construction projects. Proficient written and oral English language communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Electrical or Electronics Certificate / Degree or Mechanical / Rotating Equipment Certificate / Degree (not required).

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.