Piping Field Engineer

Piping Field Engineer
Support construction and quality inspections through detailed field walkdowns, system verification, and documentation to ensure readiness.

Job #136657

Oil & Gas

Brownsville, Texas

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Talascend is currently seeking a Piping Field Engineer Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity in Brownsville, TX.

POSITION SUMMARY


The Piping Field Engineer Specialist will provide field engineering support for piping construction, quality verification, testing, and system turnover on a large-scale LNG project.


This is a hands-on, field-based role focused on piping walkdowns, drawing verification, punch lists, test packages, pressure testing, and mechanical completion. The successful candidate will verify installed piping against P&IDs, isometrics, plot plans, and project specifications and help resolve field discrepancies to ensure systems are ready for testing and turnover.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct piping system and test package field walkdowns and verify installation against P&IDs, isometrics, plot plans, and specifications.
• Inspect piping components including valves, fittings, flanges, supports, and tie-ins , including routing, slope, orientation, accessibility, and tagging.
• Identify discrepancies and create, track, and close punch-list items .
• Support quality inspections, including flange alignment, bolt-up, material traceability, pipe cleanliness, and NCR documentation .
• Prepare and verify piping test packages , system boundaries, and test readiness.
• Support hydrostatic/pneumatic testing, flushing, cleaning, mechanical completion, and system turnover .
• Provide technical support to construction teams and coordinate with Superintendents, Field Engineering, Quality, and Engineering.
• Assist with field installation issues, design discrepancies, and constructability concerns.
• Maintain walkdown reports, inspection records, punch lists, and system readiness documentation.
• Participate in job briefings, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and follow project safety and quality requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-12 years of relevant piping, mechanical, construction, or field engineering experience.
• Experience with process piping construction/installation ; LNG, refinery, petrochemical, or other heavy industrial experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASME B31.3 and applicable piping codes and standards.
• Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, and plot plans .
• Experience with field walkdowns, punch lists, piping testing, test packages, mechanical completion, or turnover .
• Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

PHYSICAL & SITE REQUIREMENTS


This is a field-based position on an active construction site . Must be able to:

• Walk extensively throughout the site in high heat and humidity.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and elevated platforms and work on uneven surfaces.
• Work in elevated areas and small or confined spaces.
• Wear required PPE, including fall protection and other task-specific equipment.
• Perform occasional lifting as required.
• Work a flexible schedule, including night shifts, split shifts, overtime, or extended hours as project needs require.
• Safely enter and exit the project site.

Per diem is available for qualified candidates.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.