Field Engineer Electrical - Instrumentation & Control / Ingeniero/a Eléctrico/a e Instrumentación de Terreno

Bechtel; South Australia; On-site; CLP 42,000,000 - 68,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an experienced Field Engineer for the Spence CPY project in Chile. You will provide project field engineering specialization, work planning, material management, quantity verification, safety and quality control, and coordination of subcontractors to ensure safe, complete, and compliant field execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation &Control Engineering and 10–13 years of relevant experience in large industrial, mining, or

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation & Control Engineering or related field.
• 10–13 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and ITPs into construction execution requirements.
• Strong knowledge of safety and quality requirements for field construction.
• Proven multidisciplinary coordination and problem-solving with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide field engineering specialization for project execution and work packaging.
• Plan, package and coordinate construction drawings, schedules and temporary facilities.
• Manage materials, quantify field purchases and ensure accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Verify quantities in tracking systems and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Uphold zero-accident philosophy and enforce safety controls on-site.

Skills

E&I/C field Eng

Construction planning

Materials management

Quality & safety

Technical leadership

Engineering drawings

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation Eng BSc

Job description

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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

Specialization & Expertise

• Providing knowledge and expertise in a particular discipline, subject matter, or specialized process required for construction (e.g., tunnel boring, site de-watering, glove boxes, special coatings systems, HVAC systems, Fire Detection and Suppression, reactor tender gallery coordinator, etc.).
• Providing technical consultation support to projects.

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

• Leading the verification of 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 show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities.

STR / Subcontract Coordinator

• Reviewing and approving inspection test plans.

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, with 10-13 years of relevant experience, or equivalent relevant work experience consistent with the Job Architecture requirements.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I/C) field engineering and construction practices, including installation, inspection, testing, system interfaces, and resolution of technical field issues.
• Strong knowledge of construction work planning and work packaging, including preparation and review of construction drawings, sketches, field changes, RFIs, installation work packages, as-built documentation, quantity tracking, and material requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, vendor documentation, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and applicable project requirements, and translate them into practical construction execution requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality and safety requirements applicable to field construction, including technical inspections, testing, verification of installed work, identification and resolution of non-conformances, and safe execution of field activities.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination and technical problem-solving skills, with the ability to interface effectively with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Project Controls, Startup/Commissioning, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Ability to exercise independent technical judgment, identify field constraints and installation risks, establish priorities, and develop practical solutions consistent with engineering, quality, safety, schedule, and project requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical documentation and coordination with project stakeholders.
• E&I/C Construction Experience: Demonstrated field engineering experience in Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls construction, installation, inspection, testing, and technical field support, preferably on large, complex industrial, mining, or infrastructure projects.
• Field Engineering & Construction Execution: Proven experience supporting construction through work planning/packaging, technical queries and RFIs, field changes, construction drawings/sketches, material requirements, quantity verification, inspection and test plans, and as-built documentation.
• Technical Leadership & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate and resolve complex field engineering issues, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, and provide technically sound recommendations to support safe, quality‑compliant construction execution.
• Multidisciplinary / Contractor Coordination: Proven ability to work effectively with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Project Controls, Startup/Commissioning, contractors, and subcontractors, maintaining alignment among engineering requirements and field execution.

Total Rewards/Benefits

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Requisition ID 299718

• Relocation Authorized None
• Telework Type Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location Spence

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Resumen del Proyecto

Spence CPY

El proyecto considera adaptar las actuales instalaciones de la planta hidrometalúrgica con el objetivo de permitir el procesamiento de mineral hipógeno vía lixiviación, bajo nuevas condiciones definidas para el proceso CPY Leach (Full Sal), aumentando las concentraciones de cloruro de unos 90 g/L a aproximadamente 150 g/L, lo que requerirá modificaciones en las instalaciones de lixiviación y extracción por solventes.

Resumen del Puesto

En este puesto, proporcionará especialización y experiencia en ingeniería de campo de proyectos con planificación y embalaje del trabajo, gestión de materiales, verificación y validación de cantidades, control de seguridad y calidad, conocimientos de inspección técnica y pruebas, y coordinación de subcontratos. Sus recomendaciones garantizarán que las actividades de ingeniería de campo operen de manera segura, estén completas y se ajusten a los estándares de calidad y los requisitos del proyecto.

Principales Responsabilidades

Especialización y Experiencia

• Proporcionar conocimientos y experiencia en una disciplina, materia o proceso especializado particular requerido para la construcción (por ejemplo, perforación de túneles, deshidratación de sitios, guanteras, sistemas de recubrimientos especiales, sistemas HVAC, Detección y Extinción de incendios, coordinador de la galería de licitación de reactores, etc.).
• Brindar apoyo de consultoría técnica a los proyectos.

Planificación y Embalaje del Trabajo

• Preparar planos y bocetos de construcción.
• Liderar la preparación de planos y cronogramas de construcción y el diseño de instalaciones de construcción temporales y asegurando la preparación de planos tal como están construidos y otros planes de trabajo.

Gestión de Materiales

• Iniciar requisiciones para compras de campo.
• Preparar despegues cuantitativos de material y equipo comprado en el campo.

Cantidades

• Liderar la verificación de productos básicos en sistemas de seguimiento de cantidades u otros sistemas de bases de datos informáticas según sea necesario.

Seguridad / Control de Calidad

• Garantizar que la filosofía y los requisitos de cero accidentes sean implementados y respetados por embarcaciones y otros cuando se encuentren en el área operativa, y que las herramientas y equipos estén en condiciones seguras y se operen de manera segura.

Técnico

• Considerar proactivamente el aprendizaje continuo o muestra interés en realizar actividades de aprendizaje apropiadas.

Coordinador de STR / Subcontrato

• Revisar y aprobar planes de prueba de inspección.

Requisitos Educación y Experiencia

Requiere una licenciatura en ingeniería eléctrica, Ingeniería Electrónica, Ingeniería de Instrumentación y Control, o una disciplina de ingeniería estrechamente relacionada, con 10-13 años de experiencia relevante, o experiencia laboral relevante equivalente consistente con los requisitos de la Arquitectura Laboral.

Conocimientos y habilidades requeridas

• Conocimiento avanzado de las prácticas de ingeniería y construcción de campo Eléctricas, de Instrumentación y Controles (E & I/C), incluida la instalación, inspección, pruebas, interfaces de sistemas y resolución de problemas técnicos de campo.
• Sólido conocimiento de la planificación del trabajo de construcción y el empaquetado del trabajo, incluida la preparación y revisión de planos de construcción, bocetos, cambios de campo, RFI, paquetes de trabajo de instalación, documentación según construcción, seguimiento de cantidades y requisitos de materiales.
• Capacidad para interpretar dibujos de ingeniería,