Introduction

Are you an experienced fabrication leader with a strong background in major energy projects? As Fabrication Yard Manager, Liquefaction, you will lead day-to-day module fabrication activities in Huangdao, Qingdao, ensuring safe, high-quality and on-schedule execution while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and key project stakeholders.

What are you going to do 

Place of Work: Huangdao, Qingdao, China. Candidates should be willing to relocate locally for the duration of the project.

  • Lead day-to-day fabrication yard activities and coordinate engineering, construction, quality, HSE and commissioning disciplines.
  • Champion a strong safety culture through visible leadership, site presence, toolbox talks and HSSE inspections.
  • Oversee fabrication to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, schedule and budget.
  • Monitor progress and project risks, working with contractors to develop and implement recovery plans where required.
  • Coordinate with the EPC contractor, fabrication yard and relevant project teams to support effective project delivery.
  • Ensure timely completion of inspections, witness points and hold points, and oversee contractor quality management and testing activities.
  • Oversee marine warranty survey requirements and compliance with marine cargo insurance obligations during fabrication and load-out.
  • Support pre-commissioning activities, including system cleaning, loop checking, degreasing and electrical energization, to minimize rework.
  • Drive fabrication readiness for sail-away with minimal carry-over work and zero defects.
  • Provide progress reports, escalate critical risks and constraints, and mentor and develop site personnel.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years of module fabrication experience within oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical or major energy projects, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or managerial role within a fabrication yard or major construction project.
  • Previous LNG project experience is highly preferred. Owner's team experience is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large international fabrication projects, particularly within China. Experience supporting projects destined for the US Gulf Coast is beneficial.
  • Strong commitment to HSSE excellence and a thorough understanding of EPC project execution and contract management.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural environment, with strong communication, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong planning, scheduling and problem-solving capabilities, with knowledge of industry codes, international standards and engineering best practices.
  • Ability to review project schedules, analyse progress and recommend optimization strategies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Excel and PowerPoint.

What we offer 

Closing: 18 November 2026

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