Lead Field Engineer - Testing

Bechtel Corporation; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits for career growth and well-being

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer in Port Arthur, Texas. You will manage a team focused on pneumatic pressure testing and oversee the field engineering aspects of LNG projects. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and 10–13 years of experience in relevant fields. This role involves significant physical activity, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, training Field Engineers, and maintaining high standards during project execution. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 10–13 years of relevant experience or 14–17 years of relevant work experience.
• Expertise in UG/AG piping systems and relevant codes.
• Ability to train and develop Field Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of pneumatic pressure testing.
• Review test boundaries, isometrics, and engineering documentation.
• Capture and maintain accurate records for test pressures and durations.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes

Technical execution for pressure testing

Leadership for field engineering team

Primary technical interface for pressure testing

Experience leading pneumatic pressure testing execution

Knowledge of ASME B31.3 piping code

Experience on U.S. Gulf Coast or large LNG projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

Relocation & Telework

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

Requisition ID

• 293582

Project Overview

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and export facility on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The base scope includes two identical LNG trains, two LNG storage tanks, one LNG carrier berth, and associated utilities and facilities. The project is located on land along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur.

Job Summary

In this role, you will manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning and packaging, material management, quantity validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover and subcontracts. Your oversight will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage performance of pneumatic pressure testing, ensuring adherence to project procedures, test plans, and safety protocols.
• Review test boundaries, isometrics, P&ID, and engineering documentation to confirm system readiness.
• Ensure compliance with pre‑test verification requirements including line walks, isolation checks, blinds, gauge calibration, and manifold setup.
• Oversee execution of pneumatic tests, ensuring compliance with project specifications. Act as onsite SME for pneumatic testing.
• Mitigate hazards associated with stored energy, pressure containment, and component failure by enforcing strict exclusion zones, barricading, and Life‑Critical Rules.
• Ensure adherence to ITP hold points, documentation sign‑off, punch list creation, and post‑test restoration verification.
• Maintain accurate records of test pressures, durations, failures, retests, and sign‑off packages for turnover to completions and commissioning.
• Train and develop Field Engineers assigned to the Pipe Testing team.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 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

• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes.
• Expert technical execution for pressure testing – knowledge of UG/AG piping systems, isometrics, specs, codes, stress/support concepts, testing, and reinstatement.
• Lead field engineering team for pipe testing – assign scope, set priorities, review work products, coach field engineers.
• Serve as primary technical interface for pressure testing, coordinating with engineering, procurement, QC, construction, and commissioning; escalates issues.
• Experience leading pneumatic pressure testing execution.
• Well versed with ASME B31.3 piping code.
• Experience working on the U.S. Gulf Coast or large LNG projects is preferred.

Work Conditions

Field inspections with physical demands: extensive walking in high heat and humidity, climbing ladders/scaffolding, working on elevated/uneven surfaces, confined spaces, occasional lifting. Must be able to walk in and out of the project. Must use appropriate PPE such as harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.

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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].