The Senior Shipping and Packaging Specialist is responsible for leading and managing the export packaging, crating, and preservation strategies for gas and steam turbines, ancillary equipment, and high-value rotating machinery. This role ensures all equipment is properly protected for international transport and long-term storage while complying with global standards, client requirements, and HSE regulations.
Design and approve crating and export packaging solutions for large and sensitive turbine equipment (e.g., rotors, skids, bearings, gearboxes).
Select appropriate preservation techniques (VCI, vacuum sealing, desiccants, barrier bags, etc.) based on equipment specifications and shipping/storage conditions.
Ensure packaging and preservation practices align with standards such as ISPM-15, ASTM D3951/D6251, MIL-STD-2073, and customer-specific requirements.
Oversee the creation of detailed packing lists, inspection reports, preservation logs, photo documentation, and export labels.
Collaborate with logistics, project execution, engineering, QA/QC, and vendors to align packaging activities with shipping and delivery schedules.
Participate in factory acceptance tests (FATs) and pre-shipment inspections (PSIs) to verify packaging integrity and readiness.
Evaluate and supervise third-party packaging and crating vendors to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
Review vendor packaging designs and material selections, providing technical approvals where required.
Develop and enforce packaging protocols to minimize transport-related risks including corrosion, vibration, impact, and moisture intrusion.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for any transport- or packaging-related damage.
Drive initiatives to improve packaging efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance protection.
Stay current on packaging technologies, materials, and preservation methods suited for heavy equipment.
Custom crating and preservation for turbines and high-value rotating equipment
International compliance (ISPM-15, ASTM, MIL-STD) for export shipping
Vendor and subcontractor packaging quality assurance
Project-level coordination for critical path turbine shipments
Corrosion prevention for marine and long-term layup environments
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, or Industrial Packaging; or equivalent technical training
Experience: 8+ years in packaging and export logistics, with at least 5 years focused on rotating equipment, turbines, or heavy industrial assets
Skills:
Expert knowledge of packaging materials, preservation techniques, and crate design for heavy equipment
Strong understanding of global shipping and handling requirements for large, sensitive components
Proficiency in technical drawings, documentation control, and inspection procedures
Ability to lead packaging teams and supervise field operations