Preservation Engineer - Third Party @ Malaysia

URGENT: Third Party Contract Long Term Project Requirement Preservation Engineer for Mumbai onshore/ Offshore / MMHE Yard Malaysia onshore and Offshore

• Requirement: Long term Third-Party Contractual Requirement (through Zeppelin)
• Position Title: Preservation Engineer At Mumbai Onshore / Offshore / MMHE Yard Malaysia / and Offshore
• Work Location: Mumbai Onshore and Malaysia Onshore and Offshore
• Contract Duration: Approx 3 years onshore and 15 Months at Offshore/till client requirement
• Project Details: 2GW HVDC Offshore Substation Project
• Expected Mobilization: 01-Oct-2026 / ASAP

Position Overview

The Lead Preservation Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and controlling all preservation activities for HVDC offshore substation equipment from manufacture through storage, transport, installation, pre-commissioning, and handover. The role ensures equipment integrity, reliability, and warranty compliance in harsh offshore and marine environments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in preservation, maintenance, or commissioning of HV or HVDC projects.
• Proven experience in offshore substations, marine facilities, or oil & gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of corrosion protection, marine environments, and long-term equipment storage.
• Familiarity with OEMs for HVDC systems (e.g., transformers, GIS, valves).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Preservation Strategy and Preservation Management Plan.
• Lead preservation activities for HVDC equipment including transformers, GIS, valves, reactors, control panels, cables, and auxiliary systems.
• Define preservation requirements for long-term storage, offshore exposure, and marine transportation.
• Coordinate preservation activities across offshore platforms, fabrication yards, storage areas, and installation sites.
• Ensure compliance with OEM preservation manuals, project specifications, and contract requirements.
• Establish preservation checklists, inspection routines, and monitoring frequencies.
• Manage application of desiccants, nitrogen blanketing, heaters, coatings, wrapping, and corrosion protection systems.
• Review and approve preservation records, logs, and inspection reports.
• Identify preservation risks and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Interface with Construction, QA/QC, Commissioning, Logistics, and HSE teams.
• Support technical queries, NCR resolutions, and warranty-related matters.
• Lead and mentor preservation engineers, inspectors, and technicians.

Offshore & HSE Responsibilities

• Ensure preservation activities comply with offshore safety regulations and marine standards.
• Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and method statement reviews.
• Ensure safe handling and environmentally compliant use of preservatives, oils, chemicals, and coatings.
• Coordinate with offshore operations to minimize exposure-related degradation.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain preservation procedures, method statements, and work instructions.
• Maintain preservation status registers and KPI dashboards.
• Provide regular preservation status reports to project management and clients.
• Support final turnover dossiers and as-built preservation records.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of preservation standards and best practices.
• Leadership and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work in offshore rotations and challenging environments.
• Strong communication skills with clients, vendors, and contractors.

Standards & References

• IEC, ISO, and project-specific specifications.
• OEM Preservation Manuals and Warranty Conditions.
• Offshore and marine standards for corrosion and equipment protection.

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