EPC Automation Lead

Bechtel Corporation•Millersport, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The EPC Automation Lead is responsible for implementing, configuring, and supporting jobsite digital and automation applications for a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility in Millersport, Ohio. The facility is being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus and includes gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems, substations, and related balance-of-plant infrastructure. The project includes civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning work, with construction supported by direct-hire and subcontracted labor, modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging. Reporting to the Project Field Engineer, the role supports Bechtel Standard Applications and workflows, application and data integrations, construction work processes, and the rollout of new technologies, automation, innovation, and AI solutions. The successful candidate also develops execution plans and training, supports contractors and suppliers in meeting automation and reporting requirements, and encourages innovation and continuous improvement across the project.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
Experience delivering large, complex EPC projects.
At least 5 years of experience implementing and integrating automation technologies on construction projects.
Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes, gained through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Incidents safety program, a strong commitment to safety on and off the job, and commitment to ensuring colleagues go home healthy and safe.
Knowledge of EPC automation applications and related work processes, including installed quantities tracking and reporting, work packaging, cable reel administration, permanent plant equipment maintenance, and technical correspondence.
Knowledge of other functional work processes sufficient to clearly articulate Construction requirements to other functions.
Ability to build productive, collaborative working relationships with local teams and global peers.
Experience customizing Bechtel Standard Applications, such as TeamWorks, SetRoute, WITS, BookBuilder, ModelBuilder, xFighters, Construction Unifier, eTrack, Smart® Completions, BPS, Synchro 4D, Powerapps, and Navisworks, for specific project requirements.
Experience integrating and extracting data from automation tools for project stakeholders.
Strong understanding of change management and configuration control processes.

Responsibilities

Support deployment and management of Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) and related workflows in accordance with Bechtel standard work processes.
Assist the PIIM in coordinating with the Project Field Engineer, project IS&T Lead, other automation leads, and Bechtel functional leads to support AWP and audit data exchanges with construction applications and ensure they are correctly configured for construction activities.
Review application deviations raised by the project team, evaluate their effects on other applications, data integration, and work processes, and coordinate verification and approval with the functional PIIM and Construction Automation teams.
Review and report on interfaces between project controls and construction applications to support data consistency, completeness, and accuracy; develop performance curves, metrics, trackers, and user feedback to identify trends and drive improvements.
Respond to customer needs, questions, and concerns, and expedite actions accurately, effectively, and on time.
Participate in rolling out new technologies, services, and security remediations in collaboration with the GBU Innovation Manager, AI Program Manager, and Bechtel Equipment Operations.
Develop and deliver execution plans and required upskilling for physical and digital solutions.
Train and monitor contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with automation and reporting requirements.
Champion innovation, robotics, and AI across the project and establish a culture where ideas and improvement opportunities are raised, considered, and implemented.