Engineer I Construction Preservation And Maintenance

Job description / Role

About Petrofac

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

Key responsibilities

The Preservation Engineer-I on site/yard will report directly to the Senior/Lead Preservation Engineer and will be responsible to execute the preservation activities under the Petrofac responsibility and/or supervise subcontractor's preservation resources based on the subcontract responsibility matrix.

A Preservation Engineer-I shall be responsible for:

• Preparing and maintaining all preservation records
• Updating preservation schedule listing weekly activities
• Applying initial preservation where not applied or where the preservation is removed for construction or installation purposes
• Re-applying preservation as per vendor's procedure, where preservation has been damaged during transportation
• Ensuring initial preservation of bulk materials, including piping, valves, and complete piping systems according to the applicable specifications
• Following manufacturers/vendors recommended preservation practices and procedures
• Controlling the filling out and placing of all preservation labels
• Determining and maintaining the stock of preservation consumables required
• Preparing a list of preservation consumables including vendor's recommended consumables, general preservation consumables for new preservation or maintenance etc. Inventory of preservation consumables shall be maintained by the Preservation Engineer
• Performing weekly walkdown inspection of the material and equipment available in the storage area/warehouse
• Performing daily walkdown inspection of the material and equipment shifted to the construction area and ensuring its proper handling and arrangement
• Filling and signing the preservation check sheets and P-ITRs relative to the equipment and bulk upon inspection. The inspections must be in line with the inspection schedule
• Maintaining all the preservation records
• Reporting all the observations and findings to the Senior Preservation Engineer and liaising with the responsible person to clear the observation as soon as practically possible
• Liaising with the Material Controller to ensure that bulk material is properly segregated and stored
• Ensuring that all preservation material is available and keeping track of the inventory
• Supervising the subcontractor while executing the field activities
• Performing the maintenance related activities for the commissioned equipment in accordance with the maintenance and operations manual upon liaising with the responsible Commissioning Engineer

Knowledge & qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in direct hire construction with an international E&C company including at least 5+ years site experience in the oil & gas industry handling preservation
• Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the following criteria

• Prior experience working with a diverse international workforce
• Experience in management of preservation of project equipment and materials

Skills & competencies

• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Has knowledge and experience to independently perform, solve complex issues and provide guidance

About the Company

Petrofac is an international provider of facilities solutions to the oil & gas production and processing industries.

Petrofac delivers services through seven business units: Engineering & Construction, Engineering & Construction Ventures, Engineering Services, Offshore Engineering & Operations, Training, Production Solutions and Energy Developments.

Through these businesses, Petrofac designs and builds oil & gas facilities; operates, maintains and manages facilities and trains personnel; enhances production; and, where it can leverage its service capability, develops and co-invests in upstream and infrastructure projects.

Petrofac’s range of services meets its customers’ needs across the full life cycle of oil & gas assets.