Area Field Engineer

Requisition ID: 272966 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Port Arthur, TX 

 

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Project Overview

The Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy GBU LNG projects. The candidate will act as the Area Field Engineer on the Port Arthur LNG project. The candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to Port Arthur, TX.

 

Position Summary

The Area Field Engineer position is responsible for the organization and direction of multi-discipline field engineering personnel and activities relating to construction engineering, subcontracts, and engineering liaison with the design functional group on a medium to large project. 

 

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design engineering group for constructability and design issues.
• Establish a design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer, including agreement on engineering deliverables and overall construction application configuration management.
• Responsible for quantity take-off, control, tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
• Direct the design of temporary construction facilities as required.
• Direct the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials (FMRs), material substitution, services, and equipment.
• Review Material Receiving Reports (MRRs) and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials. Ensure Engineering Inspection Reports (EIRs) are being done for equipment and materials received. Coordinate and monitor the interface between the construction automation plan and the project controls program at the jobsite.
• Develop and manage the construction quality program.
• Direct preparation of cost estimates for construction activities and coordinate the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports.
• Coordinate with Superintendents and Subcontractors to plan construction schedules.
• Develop and recommend the construction field engineering organization and staffing plan for approval by the Site Manager (or appropriate level of Project Management) and prepare employee requisitions. Undertake training needs analysis and develop Field Engineering Training Plan for the project.
• Work with project rigging engineers to ensure Standard Wok Process Procedure (SWPP) Compliance, critical lift review and rigger competence.
• Ensure compliance with the implementation, accuracy, and use of all Construction Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Direct preparation of Construction Release Packages (CRPs) / Turnover Packages (TOPs) for submittal to pre-ops. 

 

Qualification and Skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical disciplines from an accredited university (or international equivalent), plus a minimum of 12-14 years of relevant work experience; or 15+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of five years field engineering experience in at least one discipline as well as a minimum of two years supervisory experience.

 

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of direct hire construction.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts. Knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Extensive background in industrial construction projects, managing staff, providing leadership, maintaining good client relationships, and developing talent within the project.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.
• Must be computer-literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.