Instrument Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation•Brownsville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bechtel is seeking an Instrument Field Engineer for its Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville, Texas, in partnership with NextDecade. The project is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal on a 984-acre site along the Brownsville ship channel. Its first phase includes three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks, and one marine berth; the five-train facility is planned to have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum. The role provides field engineering specialization and expertise in work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing, and subcontract coordination. The engineer makes recommendations to help ensure field engineering activities are safe, complete, and aligned with quality standards and project requirements. Work includes supporting system turnover coordination and, for direct-hire work, developing an understanding of system and area scoping and the drawings needed for package development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge of a single- or multi-discipline construction or engineering operation.
Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Philosophy.
Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan, and Bechtel Core Processes.
Knowledge of Six Sigma program tools and methodologies.
Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
Knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs).
Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.
Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
Knowledge of subcontract use and the contractor’s and subcontractor’s responsibilities as stated in subcontract documents.
Experience working with, supervising, and administering subcontractors and/or a direct-hire workforce.
Knowledge normally acquired through a recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, specialized courses in construction technology and management, and/or practical work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the stated knowledge areas.
Physical ability to conduct field inspections, including extensive walking around a construction site, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working on elevated platforms and uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.
Ability to enter and exit the project site on foot.
Ability to use standard-issued personal protective equipment required for assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Prepare construction drawings and sketches.
Facilitate planning of construction methods and procedures.
Initiate requisitions for field purchases.
Prepare quantity takeoffs for field-purchased material and equipment.
Verify commodities using quantity-tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.
Implement and uphold the zero-accident philosophy and requirements among craft personnel and others in the operational area.
Ensure tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
Pursue continuous learning and show interest in appropriate learning activities.
For direct-hire work, develop an understanding of system and area scoping and the drawings required for package development.
Review and approve inspection test plans.
Coordinate reviews of subcontractor submittals.