Lead Discipline Field Engineer - Electrical and Instrumentation - OSBL (NMD)

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Discipline Field Engineer specializing in Electrical and Instrumentation. This pivotal role involves overseeing construction engineering activities, providing technical direction, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications. The successful candidate will coordinate with various stakeholders, manage subcontractors, and maintain construction records while fostering a collaborative environment. With a commitment to safety and quality, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant projects in a dynamic setting. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of work experience required.
• Technical knowledge of instrumentation construction engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction engineering activities and supervise field verification.
• Provide technical direction to contractors in electrical and instrumentation engineering.

Skills

Instrumentation Construction Engineering

Cost and Scheduling

Contract Administration

Inspection and Certification

Brown Field Work

Loop Testing

Safety Procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Lead Discipline Field Engineer - Electrical and Instrumentation - OSBL (NMD)

Requisition ID: 282018

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

Bechtel is seeking to work with a major Indian corporation to provide Project Management Consultant (PMC) Services and Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) Services for offsites and utilities (OSBL) for a multi-billion-dollar upgrade/expansion of existing petrochemical facilities in India. This position is an assignment in Nagothane, Maharashtra, India.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the organization and activities relating to construction engineering, subcontracts, and engineering liaison to the design functional group. Interprets design drawings and specifications. Supervises field verification of materials. Provides technical direction to contractors in construction engineering and design functions relating to electrical and instrumentation engineering in an area of the project.

Job Dimensions:

Supervision Received

• Receives technical and operational guidance from Project Field Engineer or assigned Area Field Engineer or other assigned supervising manager.

Supervision Exercised

• Provides technical and administrative direction to assigned subordinate construction engineers and contractors.

Contacts

• Jobsite contacts are with jobsite personnel including subcontractors related to construction engineering and the customer's resident engineering and operating personnel to coordinate construction activities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the development of the construction engineering organization for approval by the Site Manager and preparation of employee requisitions.
• Coordinates with engineering on constructability and design issues and monitors the interfacing between the construction automation plan and the project controls program at the jobsite.
• Establishes a Design/Field Engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Field Engineer/Area Field Engineer including agreement on engineering deliverables.
• Responsible for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting, and ensures the implementation of project environmental control plan(s) as required.
• Support as required the design of temporary construction facilities, preparation of cost estimates for construction activities and coordinates the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports.
• Reviews and provides input to project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule, and material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials.
• Develops project construction procedures.
• Plans and recommends procedures to be implemented by construction contractors to ensure construction operations are within requirements of engineering design and specifications.
• Maintenance of construction engineering records for job history. Supervises the receiving, distribution and filing of plans and specifications.
• Works with customer's resident engineering and operating personnel to coordinate construction activities.
• Implements controls over variables affecting job progress to ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials, and equipment and to ensure that other corporate programs are fully utilized.
• Coordinates with the Area Field Engineer/Project Field Engineer for any work related to contract administration and activities affecting the contract administration operation.
• Performs employee reviews for subordinate personnel, assists in their development and ensures that subordinate personnel receive progressive training.
• Provides input to the project staffing plan for construction engineers and associated personnel.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical knowledge of all phases of instrumentation construction engineering relating to a single or multiple area.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Experience in inspection and certifying instrument (bulks/commodity) installation by contractors.
• Experience in brown field work & loop testing.
• Knowledge of Indian standards and specification and codes as applicable, including various safety procedures and practices associated with the construction activities.
• Familiar with Bechtel's Business Ethics handbook and policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Bechtel's 'Zero Accidents' safety program.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor's responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Prior experience supervising and administering subcontractors.

Diversity Commitment:

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.

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.