Piping Field Engineer - Testing

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

Job summary

Bechtel is shaping a semiconductor plant in New Albany, OH, seeking a Piping Field Engineering lead to plan and execute hydrostatic, pneumatic, and service tests. You will coordinate with piping, mechanical, quality, and construction turnover teams, ensuring tests meet codes, specs, and Safe Work Practices.

Strong leadership and documentation skills are required. You will work with superintendents, subcontractors, and craft personnel to verify test packages, sign-offs, and proper turnover

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university and 8–10 years of relevant experience, including pressure testing of piping systems; or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop pressure test packages for assigned systems, including test boundaries and P&IDs.
• Review test packages prepared by subcontractors for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop area testing sequence and look-ahead schedule aligned with turnover boundaries.
• Maintain and improve the pipe testing program per project specs and codes.
• Prepare and verify stored energy calculations for pneumatic tests and ensure safety controls.

Skills

Piping systems

Reading isometrics & P&IDs

ASME B31.3 knowledge

Field inspections

Coordination & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

BSAPs

ACONEX

TEAMWorks

Bechtel Productivity System

eSub

Job description

Requisition ID:300810

• Relocation Authorized:National/International - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: New Albany, OH

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. Bechtel will design and build Phase 1 of the Ohio One project, a total of 2.5 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of cleanrooms. Construction will require as much steel as eight Eiffel Towers and as much concrete as the tallest skyscrapers.

Bechtel will strengthen future economic development in the region by partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline.

Job Summary:

This Piping Field Engineering role will work within the piping and testing group supporting all areas in activities related to the pressure testing program for piping, tubing, and components. Reporting to the Lead Pipe Testing Field Engineer, you will independently plan, prepare, execute, and document hydrostatic, pneumatic, and service/leak tests for a major area or complex system group, and serve as a senior technical resource on testing requirements.

The successful applicant will coordinate with piping, mechanical, quality, completions, and construction turnover teams, as well as superintendents and subcontractors, to ensure test packages are complete and accurate, testing is performed safely and in accordance with applicable codes, project specifications, and Standard Work Process Procedures, and tested systems are turned over in support of mechanical completion and the construction schedule. #LI-BM1

Major Responsibilities:

• Independently develop pressure test packages for assigned systems, including test boundaries, marked-up isometrics and P&IDs, test pressures and media, line lists, weld and NDE status, and required inspection hold points.
• Perform technical reviews of test packages prepared by subcontractors for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements before submittal to the Lead Pipe Testing Field Engineer.
• Develop the area testing sequence and look-ahead schedule in alignment with system turnover boundaries and the construction and mechanical completion schedules.
• Support the Lead Pipe Testing Field Engineer in maintaining and improving the project pipe testing program in accordance with SWPP 4MP-T81-03506, Pressure Testing of Piping, Tubing and Components, project specifications, and applicable codes.
• Prepare and verify stored energy and exclusion zone calculations for pneumatic tests and confirm required approvals and safety controls are in place before testing.
• Coordinate area readiness walkdowns to verify completion of welding, NDE, PWHT, supports, and punch items, and follow up on closure of open items with craft, Quality Control, and subcontractors.
• Plan test equipment needs for the area, including test pumps, calibrated gauges and recorders, relief devices, blinds, temporary spools, and test manifolds.
• Coordinate test water sourcing, quality, and disposal, and post-test draining, drying, flushing, and cleaning to prevent corrosion and MIC.
• Coordinate test witnessing and sign-off with Quality Control, the Authorized Inspector, and the client, and resolve test failures, leaks, and repairs with craft and engineering.
• Verify removal of temporary test materials, reinstatement of instruments, valves, and in-line components, and restoration of systems to design configuration.
• Interface with the engineering office to resolve design and constructability issues affecting testing, and prepare field change documentation as required.
• Maintain area test records, metrics, and status reporting; provide progress, forecasts, and quantities to the Lead Pipe Testing Field Engineer, project controls, and construction management.
• Coordinate with construction turnover and completions personnel to support system turnover, punch list closure, and completion documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor and direct-hire testing activities to ensure compliance with approved procedures, drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and project safety standards.
• Complete training requirements assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university and 8-10 years of relevant experience, including pressure testing of piping systems; or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Basic Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of mechanical piping systems, connections, and components, including above and below ground installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret isometrics, P&IDs, orthographics, line lists, piping specifications, and other design drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of the pressure testing requirements of ASME B31.3, and familiarity with ASME B31.1, ASME B31.9, ASME PCC-2, and applicable plumbing and fire protection codes.
• Knowledge of hydrostatic and pneumatic test practices, including stored energy calculations, exclusion zones, and test safety requirements.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes, including Standard Work Process Procedures and the Bechtel Core Processes related to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and Bechtel's "Zero Accidents" safety program.
• Experience coordinating subcontractor and direct-hire testing activities on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills; computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with completions management systems and system turnover processes.
• Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs), including ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System, PTR, eSub, and other automation tools used on Bechtel projects.
• Experience in semiconductor fabrication facilities, including process piping, high purity systems, and specialty gas and chemical distribution.
• Experience with Advanced Work Packaging and construction work package development.

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