Construction Lead (CP Preservation)

Construction Lead – CP Preservation
Location: Sohar, Oman
Industry: Oil & Gas / LNG Projects
Employment Type: Contract

Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Lead (CP Preservation) to support a major offshore compression platform project. This role is critical in ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and execution of all material preservation activities from fabrication through to load-out.
You will play a key role in safeguarding equipment integrity throughout storage, transportation, and installation phases, ensuring alignment with project safety, quality, and schedule objectives. The role is based in Sohar, Oman

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all preservation activities related to compression platform fabrication and construction.
• Ensure effective implementation of project and contractor preservation plans.
• Develop and execute preservation surveillance strategies for equipment and materials.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Participate in preservation walkdowns and quality assurance activities.
• Review and assess deviations from construction standards and provide recommendations.
• Analyse progress reports, identifying risks, delays, and performance gaps.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors across mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases.
• Lead risk assessments, technical meetings, and pre-job planning sessions.
• Capture and implement lessons learned to improve project execution and future performance.

 
Requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline

Experience

• Prior experience in construction-related roles within large-scale oil & gas or LNG projects
• Proven supervisory or leadership experience within fabrication or construction environments
• Experience in preservation of materials/equipment for offshore facilities
• Background working with operators, EPC contractors, or major construction organizations

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of fabrication, installation, and construction practices
• Familiarity with preservation methods for offshore and onshore facilities
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and safety regulations
• Experience with LNG or sour gas projects is highly desirable
• Understanding of commissioning and pre-commissioning processes

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