Mechanical Field Engineer - Preservation & Turnover Lead

Bechtel Global Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation in New Albany, OH is seeking a Preservation Field Engineer to plan, coordinate, and verify preservation of equipment from receipt through turnover. You will manage preservation scope under project procedures, apply field engineering judgment, and coordinate with disciplines to resolve issues.

The role emphasizes safeguarding asset condition, supporting warranty requirements and minimizing startup risk through documented preservation controls and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required.
• 8–14 years of relevant experience in industrial projects including preservation, maintenance, field engineering, construction, materials management or commissioning.
• Experience interpreting technical documents and coordinating safe execution with multiple work groups.

Responsibilities

• Review and translate OEM/instructions into preservation plans and inspection criteria.
• Maintain preservation asset register with tags, locations and due dates.
• Verify receiving condition and storage suitability; protect equipment until custody transfer.
• Inspect corrosion, moisture ingress, contamination and cleanliness controls.
• Coordinate recurring maintenance and verify task completion with proper permits and safeguards.
• Escalate safety, quality, warranty and schedule impacts and coordinate corrective actions.
• Integrate preservation activities with construction and commissioning schedules; forecast resources and interface with subcontractors.
• Maintain traceable inspection records and report preservation status for turnover documentation.

Skills

Equipment preservation knowledge

Field engineering

Construction/turnover coordination

Issue escalation

Documentation & recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

Bechtel Global Corporation in New Albany, OH is seeking a Preservation Field Engineer to plan, coordinate, and verify preservation of equipment from receipt through turnover. You will manage preservation scope under project procedures, apply field engineering judgment, and coordinate with disciplines to resolve issues.

The role emphasizes safeguarding asset condition, supporting warranty requirements and minimizing startup risk through documented preservation controls and accurate records.