Field Engineer - Preventative Maintenance

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Disability insurance

Paid time off (160 hours annually)

Nine paid holidays

Parental leave

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) plan with matching and profit‑/

Company sponsorship for retirement

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Field Engineer to support development, implementation, and execution of preventive maintenance programs for project systems and equipment. You will help ensure reliability and safe operation as the project moves from construction to CSU.

The role covers storage, equipment maintenance, and field inspections across Reston, Houston, and Cheyenne locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical discipline with 1–2 years of related experience, or 5–6 years without a degree.
• Field inspections involve extensive walking around a construction site and hands-on equipment checks.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance concepts and industrial equipment systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain storage areas and surveillance per Field Supply Chain Guidebook.
• Define storage program requirements for permanent plant equipment and material.
• Ensure ASME code compliant storage methods for material and equipment.
• Plan indoor/outdoor storage facilities before delivery to the construction site.
• Use Smart Completions to track maintenance records and material status.
• Track installation quantity and generate field material requisitions.
• Resolve technical issues and support CSU transitions and installations.
• Monitor PM program implementation and perform EIR inspections of equipment.
• Provide technical support for storage, preservation and maintenance operations.

Skills

MS Office

Site inspection

Preventive maintenance

Industrial systems

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Cheyenne, WY, Houston, TX, Reston, VA
• Only applicable to Reston : Salary Range: $84,600 - $122,400 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Requisition ID: 295083

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Project Overview

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year. The candidate will act as the Preventive Maintenance Field Engineer on the upcoming project. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston, Houston or Cheyenne, Wyoming, as single status, to support preconstruction planning ahead of project mobilization to the field.

Job Summary

The Preventive Maintenance Field Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and execution of preventive maintenance programs for project systems and equipment. This role ensures reliability, maintainability, and safe operation of installed assets, and supports the transition from construction to commissioning and startup (CSU).

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance and housekeeping of storage areas, storage layout, and storage surveillance are performed in accordance with the Field Supply Chain Guidebook.
• Collaborate to establish the storage program and requirements for all permanent plant equipment and material by reviewing project specifications, design documents, available vendor information, prime contract and client requirements.
• Shall ensure storage of material and equipment governed by ASME Code requirements (specifically Section I, Boilers and External Piping, and Section VIII, Pressure Vessels) uses methods to preserve the condition and to maintain the identity of stored items and materials in accordance with requirements provided in the BQCM.
• Ensure storage requirements, and storage facility planning (indoor and outdoor) are established before the equipment or material delivery to the construction site. Allowances must also be made for prefabrications areas, tool rooms, batch plant, aggregate storage, parking, heavy equipment staging, etc.
• Smart Completions is used to track maintenance of permanent plant equipment and material manual records.
• Track installation quantity.
• Generate field material requisitions (FMRs).
• Possess knowledge of job scope, technical issue resolution, work package development, field changes, configuration control, temporary utility support, and quality verification through inspection, testing, and nonconformance reporting and control.
• Resolve technical issues pertaining to the preservation and maintenance of equipment.
• Monitor and audit the proper implementation of the PM program.
• Perform the Engineering Inspection Request (EIR) inspections of permanent plant equipment.
• Provide technical support for material storage and control, and the preservation and maintenance operations.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university as well as a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience, or 5-6 years relevant experience in the absence of a degree.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site.
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance concepts.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees 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

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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]