EPC Automation Lead

Bechtel Global Corporation; Millersport (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an EPC Automation Lead for the Millersport, OH project, reporting to the Project Field Engineer. You will implement, configure, and support jobsite digital/automation applications, deploying a broad range of automation, innovation, and AI solutions across construction workflows.

You will collaborate with PIIM, IS&T Lead, and other automation leads, ensuring data exchange is correctly configured to support construction activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) required.
• 8–10 years of relevant EPC experience in delivering large complex projects.
• 5+ years implementing and integrating automation technologies on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Supports deployment of Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) and related workflows.
• Coordinates with Project Field Engineer, IS&T Lead, and automation teams to support data exchanges.
• Reviews deviations and evaluates impact on other applications and processes.
• Develops and reports on interfaces between project controls and construction apps to improve data consistency.
• Responds to customer needs and expedites actions.
• Rolls out new technologies, services, and security remediations with stakeholders.
• Develops execution plans and upskills teams for digital solutions.
• Trains contractors to ensure compliance with automation and reporting requirements.
• Champions innovation, robotics, and AI across the project.

Skills

Automation experience on construction

Data integration

Team collaboration

Bechtel processes knowledge

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

8–10 years of relevant EPC experience

Tools

Bechtel TeamWorks

Bechtel SetRoute

Bechtel WITS

Bechtel BookBuilder

Bechtel ModelBuilder

Bechtel xFighters

Bechtel Construction Unifier

Bechtel eTrack

Bechtel Smart Completions

Bechtel BPS

Navisworks

Job description

• Relocation Authorized:National - Single


• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project


• Work Location: Millersport, OH

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Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure.The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Project Field Engineer, the EPC Automation lead role is responsible for the implementation, configuration and support of jobsite digital/automation applications. The successful candidate can expect to deploy a broad range of automation, innovation and AI solutions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports deployment and management of Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) and related workflows in line with Bechtel standard work processes.


• Assists the PIIM in coordinating with the Project Field Engineer, project IS&T Lead, and other automation leads (procurement and project controls, commissioning, etc.), as well as Bechtel functional leads, to support AWP and audit data exchanges to and from construction applications and ensure they are correctly configured to support construction work activities.


• Reviews any application deviations raised by the project team, evaluates their impact on other applications, data integration, and work processes, and works with the functional PIIM and Construction Automation teams for verification and approval of deviations.


• Reviews and reports on interfaces between project controls and construction applications to provide data consistency, completeness, and accuracy, including developing performance curves, metrics, trackers, and user feedback to identify trends and drive improvements.


• Responds to customer needs, questions, and concerns and expedites actions in an accurate, effective, and timely manner.


• Participates in the rollout of new technologies, services, and security remediations by working with the GBU Innovation Manager, AI Program Manager, and Bechtel Equipment Operations.


• Responsible for developing and delivering execution plans and required upskilling associated with various physical and digital solutions.


• Trains and monitors contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with automation and reporting requirements.


• Champions innovation, robotics, and AI across the project by establishing a culture where ideas and improvement opportunities are raised, considered, and implemented.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in delivering large complex EPC projects, including 5+ years of experience in implementing and integrating automation technologies on construction projects.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.


• Knowledge of Bechtel's "Zero Incidents" safety program.


• Must have a strong drive toward Safety, both on and off the job, and a commitment to seeing everyone go home each day as well and healthy as they came to work that day.


• Knowledge of EPC automation applications and associated work processes, such as installed quantities tracking and reporting, work packaging, cable reel administration, permanent plant equipment maintenance, technical correspondence, etc.


• Knowledge of other functional work processes to a level which allows clear articulation of Construction requirements to the other functions.


• Ability to build productive and collaborative working relationships with local teams and global peers.


• Experience customizing the Bechtel Standard Applications such as TeamWorks, SetRoute, WITS, BookBuilder, ModelBuilder, xFighters, Construction Unifier, eTrack, Smart Completions, BPS, Synchro 4D, Powerapps and Navisworks to specific project requirements.


• Experience integrating and extracting data from automation tools for use by project stakeholders.


• Strong understanding of change management and configuration control processes.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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