Coating Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits programs

Career advancement

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Project Field Engineer in Port Arthur, Texas. You'll provide engineering support including work planning, material management, and coordination of safety and quality control. The role involves preparation of construction drawings and effective communication to enhance project execution.

Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor's degree and have 2-5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with Bechtel processes and experience in oil and gas construction will be advantageous. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery or petrochemical construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
• Initiates requisitions for field purchases.
• Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems.
• Ensures zero accident philosophy is adhered to.
• Develops understanding of system and area scoping.
• Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Skills

NACE CIP Level 2 or higher

Experience in specifying coatings

Experience with intumescent systems

Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications

Excellent communication and problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Tools

Aconex

TEAMWorks

DSC

Unifier

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Port Arthur, TX

Requisition ID: 295801

Project Overview

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two identical LNG trains, two LNG storage tanks, one LNG carrier berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake.

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide project field engineering support with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover. Your work will contribute to ensuring field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Work Planning & Packaging: prepares construction drawings and sketches, interfaces in planning construction methods and procedures.
• Material Management: initiates requisitions for field purchases, prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.
• Quantities: verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.
• Safety / Quality Control: ensures 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: develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.
• STR / Subcontract Coordinator: reviews and approves inspection test plans, coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• NACE CIP Level 2 or higher (or equivalent) certification is preferred.
• Experience in specifying coatings for a variety of materials and how coating compatibilities work.
• Experience with intumescent systems is preferred.
• Experience working in direct hire and subcontract construction environments is preferred.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures is preferred.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred.
• Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Aconex, TEAMWorks, DSC, Unifier, and other automation tools is an asset.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving ability.

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including programs to advance careers, enhance culture, and provide time to recharge. For more details, visit bechtel.com/total-rewards.

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

Bechtel is committed to inclusion and diversity, fostering an environment where every colleague feels they belong, are respected, and treated equitably.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].