Mechanical Startup Engineer – LNG Plant Field Role

Bechtel Global Corporation; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Mechanical Startup Engineer to lead planning, coordination, and execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for the Port Arthur LNG project in Port Arthur, Texas. You will collaborate with construction, engineering, commissioning, vendors, and client representatives to ensure safe, on-time mechanical completion and handover to operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 8–14 years’ relevant experience, with LNG, refinery,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline with 8-14 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Mechanical Startup and Commissioning on LNG, refinery, petrochemical, power generation, chemical, or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, piping systems, and pressure testing requirements.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, equipment drawings, and commissioning procedures.
• Experience with Mechanical Completion, System Turnover, Commissioning, and Operational Readiness processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical startup activities for assigned systems from mechanical completion through commissioning and handover to operations.
• Develop commissioning strategies to support safe and efficient startup execution.
• Interface daily with construction, engineering, commissioning, vendors, and client representatives.
• Provide technical troubleshooting during equipment commissioning and initial operation.
• Prepare/Execute commissioning procedures, system test plans, flushing procedures, and equipment checkout documentation.
• Coordinate system boundaries and isolation requirements for safe startup activities.
• Coordinate closure of punch list items prior to system acceptance.
• Perform commissioning of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, compressors, air coolers, cooling water systems, lubrication and seal oil systems.
• Coordinate flushing, hydrotesting, leak testing, drying, preservation removal, and system cleaning.
• Assist with initial equipment startup, performance testing, and operational acceptance.
• Support resolution of NCRs and field engineering requests.

Skills

Zero Accident Philosophy

Six Sigma

Supervisory Duties

SWPPs

BSAP Standards

Leadership

Subcontracts Knowledge

Field Inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Mechanical Startup Engineer to lead planning, coordination, and execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for the Port Arthur LNG project in Port Arthur, Texas. You will collaborate with construction, engineering, commissioning, vendors, and client representatives to ensure safe, on-time mechanical completion and handover to operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 8–14 years’ relevant experience, with LNG, refinery,