Preservation Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a project field engineer to support preservation, material management, and turnover activities on LNG-related projects across the Gulf Coast region, with mobility to other units as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2–5 years (or 6–9 years) of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office and project systems. This position is full-time with on-site project work and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–5 years of relevant experience (or 6–9 years)
• Experience with preservation, maintenance, storage, and field turnover processes
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specs and vendor manuals
• Strong organizational and safety awareness for field environments
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management systems

Responsibilities

• Implement preservation and preventive maintenance for equipment and systems
• Maintain preservation records and reports for tracking
• Review drawings, specs, manuals and procedures for field support
• Coordinate preservation with construction, quality, procurement, and suppliers
• Conduct field inspections for compliance with standards
• Assist with material receiving, storage inspections and turnover docs
• Prepare status reports, logs, punch lists, and turnover documentation
• Support planning and scheduling of preservation tasks
• Interface with field teams and client reps to ensure execution
• Promote ES&H compliance and zero-accident philosophy

Skills

Preservation knowledge

Field engineering

Maintenance planning

Documentation

MS Office

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Construction PM software

Job description

Requisition ID: 299367

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Brownsville, TX, Lake Charles,LA, Port Arthur, TX

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview

The selected candidate will initially be placed on one of our four Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Projects in the US Gulf Coast Region for our Energy Global Business Unit, but we may also require the selected candidate to have future mobility to one of our other Global Business Units in a different location. The ideal candidate will have market sector/ sub sector construction industry experience in energy (liquefied natural gas), manufacturing and technology (semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, data centers, fire power generation), infrastructure (aviation, rail, roads/bridges), mining and minerals (water treatment plant, mineral extraction, metal refining), & nuclear, security, and environmental (nuclear power epc, power distribution, combined cycle, defense and space, environmental cleanup). As needs arise in our growing business, there will be expectation for the candidate to be fully mobile.

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide project field engineering support with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover. Your work will contribute to ensuring field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor preservation and preventive maintenance requirements for equipment, materials, and systems during storage, construction, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Maintain preservation and preventive maintenance records, databases, and documentation to ensure accurate tracking and compliance with project requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, vendor manuals, and preservation procedures to support field implementation and resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate preservation activities with construction, quality, procurement, startup, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure equipment integrity is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct field inspections to verify preservation activities are performed in accordance with project procedures, manufacturer recommendations, and quality requirements.
• Assist with material receiving, storage inspections, and condition assessments to ensure materials and equipment are protected from damage or deterioration.
• Prepare status reports, preservation logs, punch list updates, and turnover documentation for assigned areas.
• Support the planning and scheduling of preservation work and identify potential risks that could impact equipment readiness and turnover milestones.
• Interface with field engineering, construction supervision, quality personnel, and client representatives to support successful execution of preservation requirements.
• Promote compliance with project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) requirements and support the Zero Accident Philosophy in all preservation activities.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of equipment preservation, preventive maintenance, material handling, storage, and protection requirements for construction and industrial projects.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, vendor manuals, preservation procedures, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of construction practices, field engineering processes, and turnover requirements related to equipment and systems.
• Experience maintaining preservation records, databases, reports, and documentation to support project execution and equipment readiness.
• Ability to perform field inspections and verify compliance with project specifications, preservation requirements, and quality standards.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and construction or maintenance management systems used for tracking preservation and turnover activities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with construction, engineering, quality, procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and help resolve technical issues affecting equipment preservation, storage conditions, and system readiness.
• Knowledge of Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) requirements and commitment to safe work practices and Zero Accident Philosophy principles.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and inspection documentation.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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