Tanks Field Engineer - Civil

Bechtel Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Brownsville, TX, leads civil work on the Rio Grande LNG project focusing on the erection of concrete containment walls and associated structures. You will ensure safety and compliance with design requirements, coordinate inspections and interface with customer‑nominated inspection points per the plan, while assisting with data reporting and documentation.

The role requires strong knowledge of ACI codes, field civil/structural experience, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5–8 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and leads inspections of completed civil works, both pre‑pour and post‑pour.
• Inspects material deliveries for tank civil works are in compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinates reinforcement and embedded items deliveries, schedule, dimension control and clash issues to be resolved with suppliers and Tank design engineers.
• Provides technical input for Civil/Structural Superintendents assigned to LNG full containment tanks.
• Coordinate with Tank Management and Superintendents to execute work.
• Coordinates with Engineering on Civil/Structural constructability and design issues.
• Responsible for quantity take‑off, control, reporting and forecasting for all Civil/Structural quantities in the assigned areas.
• Provides input to quantity tracking applications and review weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.
• Directs the preparation of requisitions for field procured Civil/Structural materials, material substitution, services, equipment, tools, and consumables.
• Coordinates through Procurement to obtain these materials.
• Monitors direct hire and Subcontract Civil/Structural Operations and activities to ensure materials, equipment and quality comply with design and specifications.
• Plans and recommends procedures to be implemented by Civil/Structural superintendents and Subcontractors to ensure construction operations are within requirements for safety, engineering, specifications, meeting quality and schedule requirements.
• Assists with ES&H inspections providing guidance to craft assigned to the tank area, which may include preparation and implementation of safety procedures, leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings and participating in safety investigations.
• Champions the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy.
• Ensures that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the implementation of project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned operations.
• Ensures current design documents are used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Monitors work activities to ensure the safety and quality of work performed and compliance with project specifications.
• Assist in performing construction testing as required.
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines engineers and client resident representatives, as necessary, to meet project objectives.
• Participates in preparation of Civil input for cost estimates for construction activities and provides Civil/Structural input for preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports.

Skills

ACI Codes

Heavy industrial concrete

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Coordination with subcontractors

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Relocation Authorized: National - Family. Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project. Work Location: Brownsville, TX

Project Overview

Bechtel is partnering with Next Decade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984‑acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five‑train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, Brownsville is a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond!

Job Summary

The major part of the Civil work on this Project consists of the erection of the cylindrical LNG Tank Concrete Containment Wall & Roof utilizing the proprietary Bechtel BICSS (Bechtel Integrated Concrete & Steel Solution) methodology. Ensure safe work practices and conditions at worksite. Ensure all Civil works (materials, method & workmanship) comply with contract and design requirements. Ensuring all works are performed according to approved Specifications, Procedures and Plans. Ensure that the Construction team adheres to all necessary Codes (including ACI‑376) and Method Statements. Liaise with the customer and ensure that customer nominated inspection points are adhered to, as required by the Inspection & Test Plan. Assist with the coordination and compilation of the Manufacturers Data Report. General Inspection of all Civil works.

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinates and leads inspections of completed civil works, both pre‑pour and post‑pour.
• Inspects material deliveries for tank civil works are in compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinates reinforcement and embedded items deliveries, schedule, dimension control and clash issues to be resolved with suppliers and Tank design engineers.
• Provides technical input for Civil/Structural Superintendents assigned to LNG full containment tanks.
• Coordinate with Tank Management and Superintendents to execute work.
• Coordinates with Engineering on Civil/Structural constructability and design issues.
• Responsible for quantity take‑off, control, reporting and forecasting for all Civil/Structural quantities in the assigned areas.
• Provides input to quantity tracking applications and review weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.
• Directs the preparation of requisitions for field procured Civil/Structural materials, material substitution, services, equipment, tools, and consumables.
• Coordinates through Procurement to obtain these materials.
• Monitors direct hire and Subcontract Civil/Structural Operations and activities to ensure materials, equipment and quality comply with design and specifications.
• Plans and recommends procedures to be implemented by Civil/Structural superintendents and Subcontractors to ensure construction operations are within requirements for safety, engineering, specifications, meeting quality and schedule requirements.
• Assists with ES&H inspections providing guidance to craft assigned to the tank area, which may include preparation and implementation of safety procedures, leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings and participating in safety investigations.
• Champions the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy.
• Ensures that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the implementation of project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned operations.
• Ensures current design documents are used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Monitors work activities to ensure the safety and quality of work performed and compliance with project specifications.
• Assist in performing construction testing as required.
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines engineers and client resident representatives, as necessary, to meet project objectives.
• Participates in preparation of Civil input for cost estimates for construction activities and provides Civil/Structural input for preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5–8 years of relevant experience or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Preferred experience in heavy industrial concrete installations which include post‑tensioning and jump formwork systems.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction methods, sequence, and processes with an emphasis on prestressed, heavily reinforced concrete LNG tanks.
• Knowledge of LNG Tank works including internal concrete layers, precast concrete bearing ring, bottom and wall insulation, outer tank carbon steel liner and inner tank erection, tank top installation works and tank wall external structures.
• Require a minimum of 3 years of experience in a field civil/structural engineering.
• Candidate must have good working knowledge of the ACI (American Concrete Institute) Codes.
• Candidate is required to spend a large majority of their workday at the elevated work fronts.
• Candidate must have experience in interacting with Subcontractors as well as Direct Hire Workforce.
• Preferred experience and knowledge of Bechtel’s SWPPs (Standard Work Process Procedures).
• Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD and the ability to understand, interpret, and create 2D drawings.
• Preferred: Experience on LNG construction sites, especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to work with multi‑national employees and across different languages.
• Ability to train less experienced team members and provide mentorship to others.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving ability.

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