Field Engineer Civil Structural

Bechtel Corporation; South Australia; Remote; CLP 77,897,000 - 107,108,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Project Field Engineer in Spence, Chile, to deliver field engineering specialization with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification, safety and quality control, inspection knowledge and subcontract coordination.

You will help ensure field activities meet safety, quality, and project requirements while coordinating with subcontractors and supporting turnover to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years if no degree.

Responsibilities

• Work Planning & Packaging: Prepare construction drawings and schedules; design temporary facilities; ensure as-built drawings.
• Material Management: Initiate field purchases; prepare quantity takeoffs.
• Quantities: Verify commodities in tracking systems.
• Safety / Quality Control: Ensure zero-accident philosophy and ES&H adherence.
• Technical: Encourage continuous learning and skill development.
• System Turnover Coordinator: Understand scope, review inspection plans, coordinate submittals.

Skills

Mechanical construction

ES&H

Quality standards

Construction management

English communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

12 years experience without degree

Tools

BSAPs

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: None




• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project




• Work Location: Spence

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Project Overview:

Spence CPY:

The project aims to adapt the current facilities of the hydrometallurgical plant with the aim of allowing the processing of hypogene ore via leaching, under new conditions defined for the CPY Leach (Full Sal) process, increasing chloride concentrations from about 90 g/L to approximately 150 g/L, which will require modifications to the leaching and solvent extraction facilities.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

Work Planning & Packaging

• Preparing construction drawings and sketches.




• Leading preparation of construction drawings and schedules and the design of temporary construction facilities and ensures preparation of \"as built\" drawings and other job plans.

Material Management

• Initiating requisitions for field purchases.




• Preparing quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.

Quantities

• Verifying commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.

Safety / Quality Control

• Ensuring zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.

Technical

• Proactively considers continuous learning or shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities.

System Turnover Coordinator

• Developing firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.




• Reviewing and approves inspection test plans.




• Coordinating reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree in Engineering or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant experience in the absence of a professional degree.




• Previous Bechtel experience and knowledge of Bechtel Standard Processes and Procedures and BSAPs.




• Experience in the copper mining industry. Previous supervisory experience within the discipline Civil.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of mechanical construction civil-structural.




• Commitment and proven experience with Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H).




• Must be familiar with the current quality standards in the industry (Mining).




• Knowledge of construction management, including scheduling and cost control.




• Intermediate level English communication skills.




• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards .

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We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of \"One Team\", respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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