Mechanical Field Engineer

Organo USA•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Field Engineer supports the onsite ultrapure water (UPW) construction team and oversees phases of building, installing, procuring, starting, and commissioning the UPW system. The role bridges design and office teams with the construction site and is classified as full-time and exempt. It is office- and field-based, with most working hours spent onsite and time also needed for meetings, planning, and reporting. The engineer reviews and oversees construction of the UPW system to ensure compliance with engineering principles, project specifications, quality expectations, safety regulations, and applicable local and federal requirements. The role supports supervisors and monitors construction progress, coordinates with engineers, subcontractors, construction managers, and other stakeholders, and provides technical assistance to construction crews. Responsibilities also include inspections, procurement coordination, quality assurance, documentation, reporting, schedule and progress tracking, and helping resolve design or implementation issues. The schedule is typically eight hours per day, five days per week during non-peak periods and may be ten hours per day, five days per week during peak periods. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Overtime may be required and is compensated according to applicable labor laws. Out-of-state travel, such as for factory inspections, is approximately 30 days per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to create documents using Microsoft Excel and Word.
Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, welding symbols, and industry standards.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Team-oriented, safety-conscious, and proactive in identifying and solving issues.
Willingness to work eight hours per day, five days per week during non-peak periods and ten hours per day, five days per week during peak periods.
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Availability for possible out-of-state travel, approximately 30 days per year, for activities such as factory inspections.
Ability to work onsite for most working hours, with office time for meetings, planning, and reporting.
Ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, grasp, talk, hear, and stand for sustained periods.
Strong visual acuity to see small print, symbols, and measurements and identify potential quality issues.
Ability to perform detailed work with high visual accuracy.
Ability to work at heights from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other areas as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Quality, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Experience working as a QC technician for a construction contractor at TSMC’s Arizona factory.
Ability to speak Chinese or Japanese.

Responsibilities

Review and oversee construction of the UPW system in its entirety, ensuring compliance with engineering principles, safety regulations, and project specifications.
Assist supervisors and monitor onsite construction activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
Coordinate and assist with supervision of contractors throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, construction managers, system owners, technicians, traders, TSMC, and other stakeholders to resolve design and implementation issues.
Conduct regular construction inspections and facilitate first inspections, material reviews, and inspection processes.
Provide technical assistance to construction crews and ensure engineering principles are applied correctly onsite.
Maintain accurate project records and reports, including progress, scope changes, and construction issues; prepare daily, weekly, and monthly client reports.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and project documentation to verify requirements and support work layout and planning.
Support management of design documents and the BIM process; perform constructability reviews and communicate issues promptly.
Help develop schedules, work plans, production reviews, and recovery plans; compare planned and actual progress for each work scope.
Coordinate procurement needs, prepare and maintain procurement reports, expedite materials and deliveries, and ensure materials meet schedule, quality, and design requirements.
Develop and manage lists of quality issues and track their completion; support quality assurance programs and ensure trades understand quality expectations.
Ensure installations comply with master specifications, standard installation details, applicable codes and standards, and safety regulations.
Help define coordination priorities and work sequencing with team members to support the schedule.
Participate in subcontractor interviews and selections, assist with subcontractor contract language, and participate in or lead trade partner meetings.
Assist with developing and training team members and contribute to a high-performance team.
Attend subcontractor meetings and report to the Construction Manager or Deputy Construction Manager.
Conduct safety inspections and implement corrective measures as needed.
Maintain communication with team members, promptly report issues, and help identify resources needed to complete responsibilities.