Mechanical Field Engineer

Taylor Technical Services, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Technical Services, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Field Engineer for an on-site contract role in Portland, TX.

The engineer reports to the Lead Mechanical Field Engineer and supports preservation and maintenance for ISBL equipment and materials on a LNG-related project. Responsibilities include inspections, coordinating manpower and tools, preparing schedules, performing field takeoffs, tracking quantities, and ensuring adherence to drawings, specs, and safety requirements throughout all

Qualifications

• Construction experience on a active construction site.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes.
• Clear and concise communication to motivate teams.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and document discipline system installations.
• Support field supervision with manpower, tools, and materials planning.
• Prepare short- and long-term schedules and coordinate with superintendents and other engineers.
• Execute field material takeoffs from IFC drawings.
• Provide input to quantity tracking and weekly reporting to Project Controls.
• Prepare field material requisitions and monitor PO status and deliveries.
• Troubleshoot design issues with engineering and fabricators using field documentation.
• Ensure installations comply with latest design drawings, specs, standards and codes.
• Coordinate with contractors on site and resolve technical issues.
• Complete quality documentation, final walk-downs, and as-built records.
• Monitor performance against project budget and schedule.

Skills

Heavy industry

Field engineering

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Field Engineer

No Remote/ No Telework

Location: Portland, Texas

Duration: Contract role

Position Summary

The MechanicalField Engineerwill report to the Lead MechanicalField Engineer and support the preservation and maintenance program.This individual is responsible for providing technical assistance, direction, and support tofield supervision for construction and installation activities for all disciplines associated with the ISBL equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Performing inspections and initiating supporting documentation for all discipline system installations on an ongoing basis.
• Providing support to field supervision in establishing requirements for manpower, tools, equipment, and material requirements for a given work evolution
• Preparing short-term and long-term schedules, and interfacing with the superintendents and other discipline field engineers
• Executing field material takeoffs from "Issued For Construction" drawings
• Providing input to the quantity tracking applications and reporting on weekly installed quantities to Project Controls
• Preparing field material requisitions for equipment and materials, and monitoring status of purchase orders and deliveries
• Trouble-shooting the design, resolving issues with engineering and/or fabricator using formal field documentation processes
• Ensuring all installations are per latest revisions of design drawings, specifications, standards and codes
• Acting as point of contact for coordination and resolution of all technical issues related to select contractors on site who provide technical services for the execution of the permanent plant mechanicalscope of work.preservation
• Completing and verifying quality documentation per inspection and test plans
• Completing final system walk-downs, deficiency tracking and close-out
• Completing and reviewing as-built documentation
• Monitoring actual work performance compared to the project budget and schedule

Basic Qualifications

• Construction experience assigned to a construction site.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.

Grade 25 Preferred Experience:

• University/B.S degree in MechanicalEngineering plus 6 years of experience.
• or 10 years of equivalent industry experience in-lieu of a degree.
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts.
• Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Additional Information

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, 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.).

Company Description

Taylor Technical Services began business in 1977. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest suppliers of Engineering personnel in the Houston/Gulf Coast area and Alaska. We pride ourselves in having recruiters and account managers that have experience and have worked in the oil & gas engineering industry.

Specialties: Cad Drafters, Electrical Designers, Instrument Designers, Structural Designers, Piping Designers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Pipe Stress Engineers, EH&S, QA/QC, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, Administrative