Chief Electrical Technologist

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks a Chief Electrical Technologist for the Welding and Applied Technology Center in Houston. You will identify constructability improvements to electrical designs and on-site construction methods, initiating site visits and collaborating with Electrical Field Engineers and craft supervision.

This is a part-time telework role requiring at least three days in-person per week. You will champion new installation practices, support training programs, and help advance Bechtel’s

Responsibilities

• Actively engage with Electrical Field Personnel to categorize electrical execution challenges and identify solutions that may include engineering design, work execution tools and craft training.
• Interface with Electrical Engineering Design Functions of each Bechtel Business Unit to improve electrical constructability in design, based on challenges from field construction and lessons learned.
• Identify new electrical installation tools and methods of construction

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Requisition ID: 297139

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

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Project Overview

The Bechtel Welding and Applied Technology Center is a world-class applied development facility focused on continuous project support along with research and development initiatives focused on construction materials, methods and advanced welding processes. The Testing Laboratory contains a machine shop, mechanical testing equipment, computed tomography radiography, optical microscopy, materials characterization and corrosion testing. Application of this equipment is to provide physical material testing in accordance with ASME, ASTM, API, and other applicable codes and standards.

Job Summary

The Chief Electrical Technologist will identify and implement constructability improvements to electrical engineering designs and on-site construction execution methods. Will initiate project site visits and receive feedback from project site Electrical Field Engineers and Electrical craft supervision to identify challenges in field execution. Will identify solutions which may include changes in electrical engineering design across all Business Units for constructability in design, identify installation improvements from emerging technology tools/robotics, continuously evaluate best electrical installation practice, and proactively provide business lines and project teams strategic electrical construction advantage. Will manage electrical engineering development projects and support the Bechtel Electrical Training Program through identification of upskilling training needed. Will advocate for operating and capital funding to ensure that Bechtel’s Electrical Program remains on the leading edge of electrical design for constructability, installation technology, automated/robotic tools, and education programs to upskill electrical execution.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities

• Supervision Received

The Chief Electrical Technologist reports to the Corporate Manager of Welding, within EPC Functions at Bechtel’s Welding and Applied Technology Center.

• Supervision Exercised

Interfaces with Bechtel’s Project Sites, Electrical Engineering Functions, and the Electrical Training Program for improved field installation means and methods, incorporate lessons learned into engineering designs, and support targeted training.

• Contacts

Interfaces with customers, academic institutions, suppliers, and industry advisory boards to resolve, train, and deploy improved constructability from design to installation, automation solutions, and effective training to highly complex electrical installation, terminations, and systems. Builds and maintains technical relationships with customer electrical technologists, electrical materials and equipment manufacturers to enhance collaboration, guide new product development and leverage Bechtel’s global EPC execution for simplified electrical field execution.

Essential Job Duties

• Actively engage with Electrical Field Personnel to categorize electrical execution challenges and identify solutions that may include engineering design, work execution tools and craft training.
• Interface with Electrical Engineering Design Functions of each Bechtel Business Unit to improve electrical constructability in design, based on challenges from field construction and lessons learned.
• Identify new electrical installation tools and methods of construction