A major gas development in southern Iraq to recover currently flared associated gas from regional oil fields. The scope includes:

• A gas gathering system: raw gas import pipelines from upstream compression stations, export pipelines for dry gas, LPG and condensate, and raw water import pipelines
• A gas processing plant producing dry gas (C1–C2), LPG (C3–C4) and condensate (C5+)
• Condensate storage and export facilities, including an offloading jetty

Phase 1 covers a first processing train of 300 MMSCFD, with the plant designed for expansion to a second train of the same capacity.

Mission

• Ensure full HSE compliance across material management and preservation activities, in line with company standards, procedures and project rules
• Provide day-to-day oversight and follow-up of material management and preservation activities performed at site by the EPC Contractor, against approved plans, procedures and schedules
• Coordinate with the Procurement and Construction teams on planning, control and execution of material movements in line with construction priorities
• Enforce compliance with project specifications, approved procedures and OEM recommendations for material handling, storage and preservation
• Manage the handover of capital spares, operational spare parts and special tools, ensuring documentation, traceability and alignment between Operations, EPC Contractors and Vendors

Material management oversight

• Review and monitor the EPC Contractor’s Material Management Plan, procedures and workflows
• Ensure materials are identified, tracked, stored, preserved and controlled from delivery to installation
• Verify compliance with approved Material Take-Offs (MTOs), packing lists and delivery documentation

Preservation management

• Review, approve and oversee the Preservation Plan for static and rotating equipment, piping, electrical and instrumentation items
• Ensure preservation complies with OEM requirements, project specifications and international standards
• Monitor preservation status, logs, tagging and inspection records
• Verify preservation is maintained during long-term storage, construction delays and pre-commissioning

Inspection and compliance

• Inspect site and warehouses to assess material condition and preservation status
• Identify non-conformities, preservation lapses and storage deficiencies, and follow up corrective actions
• Participate in audits, inspections and readiness reviews related to materials and preservation
• Review damage reports, NCRs and claims related to material deterioration or mishandling

Coordination and interface

• Interface with the EPC Contractor, vendors, logistics, construction, commissioning and QA/QC
• Align preservation requirements with installation schedules together with engineering and commissioning teams
• Support material handover from warehouse to construction and from construction to commissioning

Documentation and reporting

• Review and validate material receiving reports, preservation records and turnover documentation
• Track material status, preservation condition and outstanding actions
• Prepare regular reports on material integrity, risks and compliance status

Risk and asset protection

• Identify risks of corrosion, contamination, mechanical damage and environmental exposure
• Recommend mitigation measures to protect assets and reduce rework, replacement or delays
• Ensure preservation responsibilities stay clearly defined during contractor scope changes or schedule extensions

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years 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 for preservation and corrosion control
• Strong field presence and inspection capability

Skills and competencies

• Attention to detail and an asset-protection mindset
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Ability to review technical procedures and challenge contractor practices
• Proficiency in reporting, documentation and material tracking systems