Instrumentation Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks a Field Engineer for LNG construction on the US Gulf Coast. The role covers field engineering, work planning, material management, quantity validation, safety and quality control, and subcontract coordination.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 5–12 years in field construction, and LNG/oil & gas experience. Travel/mobility to various sites is possible. Bechtel offers strong benefits and Equal Opportunity Employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) required with 5–8 years of relevant experience or 9–12 years total experience.
• Experience in field construction with vendor procedures, instructions, and codes.
• Direct hire construction experience in heavy industry aligned to LNG/oil & gas.
• Ability to lead teams and solve problems in high-pressure situations.
• Experience on LNG construction sites and with BSAPs/tools.

Responsibilities

• Work planning and packaging for construction projects.
• Material management and requisitions for field purchases.
• Takeoffs of field purchased materials and equipment.
• Verify quantities in tracking systems and databases.
• Ensure safety and quality control per project standards.
• Coordinate inspection plans and subcontract reviews.

Skills

Field construction experience

Team leadership

Problem solving under pressure

Oil/gas petrochemical experience

MS Word/Excel/Visio/PowerPoint

Industry codes & standards

Subcontracts management

LNG construction site

Bechtel processes (BSAPs)

Navisworks/Aconex/Unifier/DSCS

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Navisworks

Aconex

Unifier

DSCS

Setroute

Agile

Job description

Requisition ID:299356

• Relocation Authorized:National - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Brownsville, TX, Lake Charles,LA, Port Arthur, TX

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Project Overview:

The selected candidate will initially be placed on one of our four Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Projects in the US Gulf Coast Region for our Energy Global Business Unit, but we may also require the selected candidate to have future mobility to one of our other Global Business Units in a different location. The ideal candidate will have market sector/ sub sector construction industry experience in energy (liquefied natural gas), manufacturing and technology (semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, data centers, fire power generation), infrastructure (aviation, rail, roads/bridges), mining and minerals (water treatment plant, mineral extraction, metal refining), & nuclear, security, and environmental (nuclear power epc, power distribution, combined cycle, defense and space, environmental cleanup). As needs arise in our growing business, there will be expectation for the candidate to be fully mobile.

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. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

Work Planning & Packaging

• Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
• Facilitates 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 show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities

System Turnover Coordinator

For Direct Hire:

• 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:

• Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in a field construction environment working with specifications, vendor procedures, instructions, & codes.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction.
• Good knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other common applications used on the construction industry.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts.
• Experience on an LNG construction site
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of Project Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects.

Additional Information:

Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

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 of "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.

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]