Rigging Field Engineer

Bechtel; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an experienced field engineer in Lake Charles, LA, to provide project field engineering specialization with work planning, material management, and safety oversight on a LNG project. You will verify quantities, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.

You will lead rigging planning, develop lift data, and supervise critical lift activities as needed, contributing to safe and efficient project execution on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or international equivalent.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years for equivalent role.
• Extensive knowledge of rigging planning, lifting equipment, and site transport.
• Experience supervising subcontractors and coordinating field engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares conceptual lift and transport studies.
• Provides input into transport and rigging strategies for crane and heavy lift requirements.
• Prepares bid specifications and assesses subcontractor lifting packages.
• Assists in cost estimates; prepares lift data sheets and calculations.
• Reviews lifting and site transport plans with Bechtel CRE approval.

Skills

Rigging planning

Crane & heavy lift

Subcontract coordination

Safety leadership

Field engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Lake Charles,LA

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Project Overview

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities

• Independently prepares conceptual lift and transport studies.
• Provides technical input into the development of transport and rigging and lift strategies by advising project supervision and field engineering personnel on crane and heavy transport requirements.
• Prepares technical specifications for bid packages and assesses subcontractor technical bid packages for lifting and abnormal transport requirements.
• Provides input and assists in the preparation of estimates. Prepares medium and critical rigging plans; prepares lift data sheets and formal calculations.
• Reviews and approves medium and critical risk lift and site transport plans submitted by subcontractors or others if a Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineer (CRE), or coordinates the approval for critical lift and transport studies with a Bechtel CRE.
• May supervise the execution of lifting operations and abnormal site transport movements on a project, coordinating schedules with Project Controls.
• Develops rigging training materials and conducts rigging training courses as required.
• Monitors the application of standard work processes and procedures.
• Monitors the application of standard work processes and procedures.
• Provides expertise in the planning, review, and execution of rigging activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.
• Monitors compliance of rigging operations with approved rigging plans and applicable codes.
• Provides leadership in promoting a safe work environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive working knowledge of rigging planning and execution standards and requirements. Technical knowledge and experience in construction engineering in the use of lifting equipment, alternative heavy lifting systems, mobile gantries, jacking, tailing, rigging equipment, and load distribution systems, including an understanding of transport/transfer of equipment, soil mechanics, and structural steel design.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration. Knowledge and understanding of environmental, safety and health requirements on heavy-industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge in the administration and use of subcontracts; ability to interpret and understand contractor/subcontractors’ responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Experience in supervising personnel and administering subcontractors preferred. Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.

Additional Information: Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.)

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