Mechanical Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation • Lake Charles, LA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Field Engineer provides project field engineering specialization and expertise in work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. The role makes recommendations to ensure field engineering activities are conducted safely, completed, and in conformance with quality standards and project requirements.

The position supports Bechtel’s Louisiana LNG project, located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mixed-refrigerant LNG production and export facility with five process plants, associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths. The position includes field inspections at an active construction site and requires the physical ability to work in varied site conditions.

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, Supervisors ES&H Manual, 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 contractor and subcontractor responsibilities in subcontract documents.
• Experience working with, supervising, and administering subcontractors and/or direct-hire workforce.
• Ability to conduct field inspections, including extensive walking at a construction site, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and in small or confined spaces; some lifting may be required.
• Ability to walk into and out of the project and use the appropriate standard-issued personal protective equipment for assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and sketches.
• Facilitate planning of construction methods and procedures.
• Initiate requisitions for field purchases.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs of field-purchased materials and equipment.
• Verify commodities on quantity-tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.
• Ensure the Zero Accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and followed by craft personnel and others in operational areas, and ensure tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
• Pursue continuous learning and appropriate learning activities.
• For direct-hire work, develop a firm understanding of system and area scoping and the drawings required for package development.
• As a System Turnover Coordinator or subcontract coordinator, review and approve inspection test plans and coordinate reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Benefits

• Robust benefits intended to support employees’ well-being, career advancement, cultural programs, and time to recharge; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level