Site Material Management and Preservation Superintendent

Execution Phase Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with HSE requirements in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, and project rules across all material management and preservation activities. Provide daily supervision and follow-up of contractor activities on site, ensuring adherence to approved plans, procedures, and schedules. Coordinate closely with procurement and construction teams to align material movements with construction priorities and timelines. Enforce compliance with project specifications and manufacturer recommendations for handling, storage, and preservation. Manage the handover of capital spares, operational spare parts, and special tools, ensuring proper documentation and traceability between operations, contractors, and vendors.

Material Management

Review and monitor the contractor’s material management plans, procedures, and workflows. Ensure all materials are properly identified, tracked, stored, preserved, and controlled from delivery through installation. Verify consistency with material take-offs, packing lists, and delivery documentation.

Preservation Management

Review, approve, and oversee implementation of preservation plans for static and rotating equipment, piping, electrical and instrumentation items. Ensure preservation activities comply with manufacturer requirements, project specifications, and international standards. Monitor preservation status, tagging, inspection records, and logs, and confirm preservation is maintained during storage, construction delays, and pre-commissioning phases.

Inspection & Compliance

Conduct site and warehouse inspections to assess material condition and preservation status. Identify non-conformities or storage deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Participate in audits, inspections, and readiness reviews, and review damage reports and claims related to material deterioration or mishandling.

Coordination & Interfaces

Interface with contractors, vendors, logistics, construction, commissioning, and QA/QC teams. Coordinate with engineering and commissioning to align preservation requirements with installation schedules. Support material handover from warehouse to construction and from construction to commissioning.

Documentation & Reporting

Validate material receiving reports, preservation records, and turnover documentation. Maintain accurate tracking of material status, preservation condition, and outstanding actions. Prepare regular reports on material integrity, risks, and compliance status.

Risk & Asset Protection

Identify risks related to corrosion, contamination, mechanical damage, or environmental exposure. Recommend mitigation measures to prevent rework, replacement, or delays. Ensure preservation responsibilities remain clearly defined during scope or schedule changes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or related discipline. Minimum 10 years of experience in material management and preservation on large EPC projects (oil & gas, petrochemical or power) Strong knowledge of OEM preservation requirements, storage best practices, and logistics. Familiarity with international standards related to preservation and corrosion control. Strong field presence and inspection capability.

Strong attention to detail and asset-protection mindset, excellent coordination and communication skills, ability to review technical procedures and challenge contractor practices, and proficiency in reporting, documentation, and material tracking systems.