Field Welding Engineer

Bechtel Corporation•Millersport, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will lead, implement, and maintain global construction field welding programs and provide specialized welding engineering support. You will manage, inspect, and monitor the welding test lab, the rod room, the weld heat treatment program, and the laboratory quality plan. Your technical advice will help ensure defects, behaviors, and other issues are rectified prior to final inspection.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
NDE Certs including VT, PT, and MT.
Knowledge of AWS, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM and ASNT codes, specifications, and standards.
Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in SMAW / GTAW / GMAW / FCAW.
Intermediate understanding of Preheat/Post weld heat treatment of equipment and consumables.
Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
Must be certifiable by written examination to Bechtel's nondestructive examination requirements as NDE Level II Visual Examination.
Knowledge and understanding of Bechtel's SWPP 4MP-T81-03701 Welding Program, 03708 Pre/Post Weld Heat Treatment and 03705 Welding & NDE Documentation.
Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, WITs, Teamwork’s, Arc Stryker, Pipe Fighter, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects.

Nice To Haves

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.).

Responsibilities

Coordinates work activities for Project Field Engineer and the Lead Field Welding Engineer in implementing the site welding program on medium sized projects.
Implements and maintains Bechtel Field Welding program or all welding operations.
Provides specialized welding engineering support for construction to ensure construction meets all code, client/engineering specifications and Bechtel procedures and standards.
Assists in the management of the pre- and post-weld heat treatment program.
Assists in the management of the rod room and rod room attendant to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled so to meet Bechtel, Code, and Client requirements.
Schedules and coordinates NDE with construction and subcontractors for the most efficient NDE schedule at the least cost and least impact to construction.
Works with the team to review and keep up to date with weld documents and ensures the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program.
Performs field inspections of welding work, and advises on rectification of quality behaviors and defects prior to final inspection.
May be responsible for the implementation and leads the subcontractors and direct hire Pre/PWHT program.
May assist the Lead Field Welding Engineer with welder qualificaiton activites.