Material Handling Line Manager

Material Handling & Preservation Line Manager

The Construction & Commissioning (C&C) organization turns that equipment into operating plants. Within C&C, the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) team makes sure every component is received, handled, stored and preserved correctly, from the moment it leaves the factory until it is installed and commissioned on site. We are looking for a Material Handling & Preservation Line Manager to build and lead our resource capability globally. You will work with a global team, partners with Project Managers and customers, and help protect the quality and reliability of high-value equipment on major energy projects.

Resource management (Americas)

• Prepare and manage RFQs for third-party resources, from scope definition through supplier evaluation and award
• Manage purchase orders for contracted resources, including tracking, changes, invoice checks and closeout
• Support the development and execution of the Americas resource mobilization plan
• Act as the main point of contact for Project Managers on material handling and preservation needs, aligning resources with project schedules
• Work across all functions as engineering sourcing & logistics to improve the standard and fulfillment of requirement, ensure all lesson Learn have been implemented
• Ensure compliance of his team with our EHS and quality requirement
• Support achievement of department KPI's

Material handling & preservation

• Support the global need on preservation demand
• Develop or implement the right preventive maintenance IT tool (CMMS)
• Define and review preservation requirements for static and rotating equipment, from storage through installation
• Oversee preservation activities on site, such as inspections, shaft rotations, and applying and renewing preservative agents
• Make sure handling, lifting and storage practices follow OEM requirements and project specifications
• Report preservation status, deviations and corrective actions to project teams and the Material Handling Team Leader

Required Qualifications

• Must have working rights in the USA
• +5 years of site experience such as Oil & Gas, Power generation.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical or a related field, or relevant experience in project construction
• Willingness to travel about 40% of the time, mostly within the Americas

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Maintenance knowledge for static and rotating equipment
• Experience selecting and applying preservative agents
• Comfortable meetings and discussing with customers
• Ability to stay effective under pressure and absorb sudden increases in workload
• Experience with third-party contractors and procurement processes (RFQ/PO)
• Knowledge of rigging, lifting and heavy-haul practices
• Familiarity with storage and preservation standards, OEM manuals and site quality requirements
• Experience on power generation construction sites (gas, steam, hydro, nuclear or grid)
• Understanding of EHS requirements on construction sites
• Proficiency with planning and tracking tools (MS Project, Excel, SAP or a maintenance management system)
• Comfortable working with a manager and team in other time zones
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English