Project Preservation Lead (Beaumont, TX)

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Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:
Kent is seeking a Preservation Lead for a long-term Commissioning & Startup project in Beaumont, TX.

Your responsibilities:

Client Team Management: Leads a team of preservation specialists and technicians, providing guidance, support, and direction throughout the project lifecycle.
Preservation Planning: Develop comprehensive preservation plans in collaboration with clients, identifying key preservation requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
Asset Identification: Work closely with project stakeholders to identify critical assets requiring preservation, including equipment, materials, documentation, and facilities.
Preservation Procedures: Develop and implement preservation procedures and protocols to ensure the integrity and longevity of preserved assets.
Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections and audits to verify compliance with preservation plans and procedures, addressing any issues or discrepancies as they arise. Interface with local Solar field rep. to develop all Compressor and auxiliary equipment preservation activities. Perform field verification of recurring preservation activities.
Performance Monitoring: Track and monitor the performance of client teams, evaluating their effectiveness in meeting preservation goals and objectives. Monitor and oversee contractor implementation of preservation activities.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of preservation activities, including documentation of asset condition, preservation measures taken, and any deviations from established procedures. Prepare regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders. Utilizes Hexagon to develop preservation tasks for all tagged materials and equipment utilizing vendor supplied preservation requirements. Issue preservation status report on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and alignment on preservation objectives, priorities, and expectations.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and improvement in preservation practices, implementing best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Qualification/ Certification:

10+ years of experience supporting Oil & Gas projects in commissioning, construction and/or engineering capacity.

years of experience in preservation management, preferably in the commissioning, completion, or start-up phases of large-scale industrial projects.

Skills Requirement:

On-site experience interfacing with client/contractor representatives.
Vendor coordination experience.
Site Safety management background.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire multidisciplinary teams to achieve common goals.
In-depth knowledge of preservation principles, techniques, and best practices, with a focus on asset integrity and longevity.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and team members at all levels.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in preservation management software and tools preferred.