Field Welding Engineer
BechtelAbout the role
Requisition ID: 297264
- Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: New Albany, OH
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Project Overview:
Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. Bechtel will design and build Phase 1 of the Ohio One project, a total of 2.5 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of cleanrooms. Construction will require as much steel as eight Eiffel Towers and as much concrete as the tallest skyscrapers. Bechtel will strengthen future economic development in the region by partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline.
Job Summary:
The Welding Engineer duties include interpreting welding design drawings and specifications, field verification of materials, welder testing and heat treat/stress relief, and aiding welding personnel as required. This position is not considered the design authority for the project, but only to enforce welding construction per design. Responsible for the performance of a broad range of construction quality control activities within an assigned area of responsibility. Responsible for implementation of quality control procedures and policies to ensure field activities conform to project specifications. Receives technical and operational direction from on-site supervising quality control engineer or other assigned supervising manager. Provides technical and administrative direction to subordinate lead field welding engineer and technical and clerical support staff, as assigned. #LI-BH1
Major Responsibilities:
- Support inspection activities using ITP and engineering drawings.
- Provide specialized welding & inspection support for construction to ensure construction meets all code and Bechtel procedures including those found in the welding control manual.
- Help manage the issue of weld filler materials for welders to meet Bechtel and Code requirements.
- Help plan NDE activities of welding and coordinate with construction and Bechtel LFWE to support the overall construction schedule.
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety.
- Implementation of the project ES&H program and quality control program.
- Supporting the maintenance of calibrations as required for Pre/ PWHT equipment.
- Working knowledge of our corporate Pre/PWHT Procedure ( PHT-2 ) and other welding procedures/standards.
- Perform inspections and documentation of all welding, NDE, and Pre/ PWHT activities in progress on a continuing basis.
- Prepares material requisitions and maintain inventory for all Pre/PWHT equipm
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