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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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-291638

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Corporate recruiter

Alanni Zhang

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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