Mechanical Startup Engineer - LNG Projects (Field)

Bechtel Corporation; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Port Arthur, TX, seeks a Mechanical Startup Engineer to plan and execute mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and system turnover activities for complex LNG facilities. You will coordinate with field teams to ensure safe, on-time startup and turnover to operations, while upholding Bechtel's safety and quality standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or science and 8–14 years of relevant experience; LNG or petrochemical project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a science discipline.
• 8–14 years of relevant experience in mechanical startup/commissioning.
• Experience with LNG, refinery or petrochemical projects preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical startup activities from completion through handover.
• Develop commissioning strategies for safe startup.
• Interface daily with construction, engineering, commissioning, vendors, and client reps.
• Provide technical troubleshooting during equipment commissioning and initial operation.
• Prepare commissioning procedures and test plans.
• Manage punch-list closure prior to system acceptance.
• Support NCR resolution and field engineering requests.

Skills

Mechanical startup

Commissioning

Interface coordination

Technical troubleshooting

LOTO awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

P&ID interpretation

Isometrics reading

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Port Arthur, TX, seeks a Mechanical Startup Engineer to plan and execute mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and system turnover activities for complex LNG facilities. You will coordinate with field teams to ensure safe, on-time startup and turnover to operations, while upholding Bechtel's safety and quality standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or science and 8–14 years of relevant experience; LNG or petrochemical project