Lead Piping Field Engineer

Requisition ID: 299361 Relocation Authorized: National - Family Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Brownsville, TX, Lake Charles,LA, Port Arthur, TX Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: 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 manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning and packaging, material management, quantity validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover and subcontracts. Your oversight will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements. #LI-BH1 Major Responsibilities: Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to the piping department. This includes preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings. Performing end of year performance reviews for field professional staff direct reports. Performing inspections and initiating supporting documentation for all discipline system installations on an ongoing basis. Providing support to field supervision in establishing requirements for workforce, tools, equipment, and material requirements for a given work evolution. Developing installation work packages for scopes of work in support of the construction schedule. Preparing short- and long-term schedules, and interfacing with the superintendents and other discipline field engineers. Providing input to the quantity tracking applications and reporting on weekly installed quantities to Project Controls. Preparing field material requisitions for equipment and materials, and monitoring status of purchase orders and deliveries. Assisting field procurement in receipt inspection and reporting of associated equipment and materials and preventive maintenance requirements. Trouble-shooting the design and resolving issues with engineering and/or fabricator using formal field documentation processes. Ensuring all installations are per latest revisions of design drawings, specifications, standards, and codes. Acting as point of contact for coordination and resolution of all technical issues related to select subcontractors on site who provide technical services for the execution of the permanent plant piping systems scope of work, including initiating all formal subcontract change documentation to support the subcontract administrator. Completing and verifying quality documentation per inspection and test plans. Completing final system walk-downs, deficiency tracking, and close-out. Completing and reviewing as-built documentation. Monitoring actual work performance compared to the project budget and schedule. Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience Required Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams. Construction experience assigned to a construction site in a supervisory position. Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience in a supervisory role commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken. Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generating station construction. Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience. Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner. Computer literate in word processing and spreadsheet and database applications. Excellent problem-solving ability. 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.). 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 Diverse teams build the extraordinary: 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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to View email address on click.appcast.io Job Summary Job number: 299361 Profession: Construction Employment type: Standard