Instrumentation Field Engineer

Bechtel•Thacker Pass, NV

1d•$105,000 - $160,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation Field Engineer reports to the Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Field Engineer and is responsible for the technical oversight of all Instrumentation activities in his area of the project. The selected applicant shall provide technical direction to the direct hire/subcontractor work force as well as supervision. This role is part of the Thacker Pass Project, which is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Once complete, the mine and processing facilities will produce more lithium carbonate than any other facility in the United States by far – enough to power 1 million electric vehicles per year. As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, Bechtel is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team contractors engineering and building the facility. We are also managing procurement of about $1 Billion in goods and services. Earth work began in 2023 and design and procurement of long-lead equipment is underway. The project is located in the high desert and wide-open spaces of north-central Nevada about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada and 3 hours northeast of Reno. Planned with sustainability and the environment in mind, the facility will use its excess process heat to generate electricity and will recycle process water up to seven times. Once the second phase of the project is complete, Thacker Pass will produce more than 16 times the current U.S. output of lithium. Bechtel is proud to play a critical role in the U.S. transition to cleaner energy and offers the following opportunity on the Thacker Pass Project.

Requirements

University/B.S degree in Electrical Engineering with 8-10 years of experience is desired but may be waived if 12-14 years of relevant experience can be demonstrated.
Experience with Bechtel direct hire craft is preferred
Contract management experience
Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures is preferred.
Experience in mining and metals is preferred
Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System, PTR, eSub and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects is an asset.
Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.

Responsibilities

Must have experience with construction in all areas of electrical/instrumentation construction.
Coordinate with supervision the work schedule and any material deliveries required
Complete training requirements assigned.
Preparation of instrumentation work packages
Inspection of field installations and completion of associated documentation.
Responsible for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting for all instrumentation quantities.
Prepare field change documentation and as-built documentation as required.
Interface with engineering office to resolve design and constructability issues.
Assist superintendents and subcontractors in constructability and quality issues.
Work with the suppliers to ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications.
Prepare material requisitions, coordinate and review vendor drawings.
Work with Procurement's expediting team to ensure the delivery of vendor materials to support the projects schedule.
Interpret design drawings.
Complete material take-offs.
Assure that materials are stored properly to ensure environmental protection.
Material receipt inspections as required.
Reviews specifications, inspection reports, delivery schedules, instruction manuals and technical data.
Assist with preparation of construction estimates.
Recommend design or installation improvements to improve safety on the project.