Piping Field Engineer - Testing

Bechtel Corporation•New Albany, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Piping Field Engineer - Testing plans, prepares, executes, and documents pressure tests for assigned project areas or systems. Reporting to the Lead Pipe Testing Field Engineer, the role independently manages test packages from development through sign-off for hydrostatic, pneumatic, sensitive leak, and service tests on piping, tubing, and components. The engineer coordinates with piping superintendents, direct-hire craft, subcontractors, Quality Control, the Authorized Inspector, and construction turnover personnel. The position ensures testing is conducted safely and in accordance with applicable codes, project specifications, and Standard Work Process Procedures, and that systems are restored, dried, and turned over in support of mechanical completion. The work is for Bechtel’s semiconductor manufacturing plant project in New Albany, Ohio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university and 5–8 years of relevant experience, including pressure testing of piping systems; or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
Intermediate to proficient understanding of mechanical piping systems, connections, and components.
Ability to read and interpret isometrics, P&IDs, orthographics, line lists, piping specifications, and other design drawings.
Working knowledge of pressure testing requirements in ASME B31.3 and familiarity with ASME B31.1, ASME B31.9, and ASME PCC-2.
Knowledge of hydrostatic and pneumatic test practices, including stored energy calculations, exclusion zones, and test safety requirements.
Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes, including Standard Work Process Procedures and Bechtel Core Processes related to the area of responsibility.
Knowledge and understanding of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health Handbook and Bechtel’s Zero Accidents safety program.
Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving ability.
Physical ability to perform field inspections involving extensive walking around a construction site, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working on elevated platforms and uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Experience with completions management systems and system turnover processes.
Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs), including ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System, PTR, eSub, and other project automation tools.
Experience coordinating subcontractor testing activities.
Experience in semiconductor fabrication facilities, including process piping, high-purity systems, and specialty gas and chemical distribution.

Responsibilities

Develop pressure test packages for assigned systems, including boundaries, marked-up isometrics and P&IDs, test pressures and media, line lists, weld and NDE status, and inspection hold points.
Review test packages prepared by other field engineers and subcontractors for completeness and accuracy before submission to the Lead Pipe Testing Field Engineer.
Plan and sequence tests in alignment with system turnover boundaries and construction and mechanical completion schedules.
Prepare stored energy and exclusion zone calculations for pneumatic tests and obtain required approvals.
Lead test package readiness walkdowns with craft and Quality Control to verify welding, NDE, PWHT, supports, and punch items are complete.
Execute hydrostatic, pneumatic, sensitive leak, and service tests in accordance with the applicable procedure, project specifications, and codes.
Specify and coordinate test equipment, including calibrated pumps, gauges and recorders, relief devices, blinds, temporary spools, and test manifolds.
Coordinate test water sourcing, quality, and disposal, as well as post-test draining, drying, flushing, and cleaning to prevent corrosion and MIC.
Coordinate test witnessing and sign-off with Quality Control, the Authorized Inspector, and the client; resolve test failures, leaks, and repairs with craft and engineering.
Verify removal of temporary test materials, reinstatement of instruments, valves, and in-line components, and restoration of systems to their design configuration.
Maintain test records and status tracking for the assigned area, and provide progress, forecasts, and quantities to the Lead Pipe Testing Field Engineer and project controls.
Monitor subcontractor and direct-hire testing for compliance with approved procedures, drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and project safety standards.
Provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job training to junior pipe testing field engineers.
Complete assigned training requirements.