Preservation and Maintenance Manager

Relocation authorized: National/International - Accompanied. Telework type: Full-Time. Work location: Port Arthur, TX.

About the role

The Preservation & Maintenance Manager supervises and directs operations within the mechanical discipline, including mechanical craft, subordinate supervisors, field engineers, and others. This role ensures all permanent plant equipment and bulks are stored and maintained per project specifications, manages the pipe cleanliness and inspection program, and takes immediate action if non-compliances are found. This position is part of the PALNG Project Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to the mechanical department, including preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings.
• Inspect site for unsafe conditions and practices and take appropriate corrective action to correct breaches.
• Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work practices at all times in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health Supervisor.
• Champion the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy.
• Ensure compliance with Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements, and standards within assigned area of responsibility.
• Monitor the activities of craft to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule, and optimization of craft labor and maintaining the 90-day and four-week look-ahead schedules for labor and equipment.
• Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.
• Review craft time records using established automated tools.
• Review and approve subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization and demobilization.
• Responsible for implementing corporate project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned mechanical operations.
• Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire mechanical craft labor to execute work.
• Coordinate established area operational plans.
• Provide input to quantity tracking applications and report weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.
• Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate through Procurement to obtain these materials.
• Assist in performing construction testing as required.
• Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts.
• Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job.
• Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate mechanical personnel.
• Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience with installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, motors, Fin Fan cooler, heat exchangers, vessels, transformers).
• Experience working in a field construction environment, understanding specifications, vendor procedures, instructions, and codes.
• Technical knowledge of electrical and instrument engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of requirements for Lock Out Tag Out.

Work Conditions

• Work includes field inspections and requires extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.
• Some lifting may be required.
• Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
• Must be able to use appropriate standard-issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (e.g., harness, life vest, lift buckets).

Benefits

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