Piping Field Engineer

Bechtel•Houston, TX

12d•$91,000 - $138,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Piping Field Engineer is responsible for providing technical support for all piping activities on site. The selected applicant shall provide support to the Superintendents and direct hire craft professionals responsible for executing above and below ground piping work.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
5 years minimum piping field engineering experience in a direct hire environment.
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards is required.
Excellent communication and problem solving ability.
All applicants must have the right to work and remain in the United States.
Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces.
Some lifting may be required.
Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures is preferred.
Experience in underground piping construction is preferred.
Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to the piping superintendents and crafts professionals.
Implementation of the project ES&H program and quality control program.
Help with developing and implementing Inspection and Test Plans for piping activities.
Inspection of field installations and completion of associated documentation on a continuing basis, and complete the final P&ID checks prior to turnovers.
Responsible for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting for all piping quantities.
Assist supervision and project controls in the preparation of detailed work plans and short-term schedules.
Responsible for the development of piping work packages in conjunction with supervision.
Prepare field change documentation and as-built documentation as required.
Interpret design drawings and interface with engineering to resolve design and constructability issues.
Responsible for the development of piping test packages and responsible for witnessing, verifying, and acceptance.
Work with 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 project schedule.
Work within TEAMWorks to verify accurate data from engineering and suppliers.
Ensure that materials are stored properly to ensure environmental protection.
Complete material receipt inspections as required.
Assist with preparation of construction estimates.
Work closely with other discipline field engineers and coordinate efforts and activities to meet the project requirements.