Piping Field Engineer - Testing

Bechtel Corporation • New Albany, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Piping Field Engineer works within the piping and testing group on activities related to the pressure testing program for piping, tubing, and components at Bechtel’s semiconductor manufacturing plant project in New Albany, Ohio. Reporting to the Lead Pipe Testing Field Engineer, the position independently plans, prepares, executes, and documents hydrostatic, pneumatic, and service/leak tests for a major area or complex system group, and serves as a senior technical resource on testing requirements.

The role coordinates with piping, mechanical, quality, completions, and construction turnover teams, as well as superintendents and subcontractors. It ensures test packages are complete and accurate, tests are performed safely and in accordance with applicable codes, project specifications, and Standard Work Process Procedures, and tested systems are turned over in support of mechanical completion and the construction schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university and 8–10 years of relevant experience, including pressure testing of piping systems; alternatively, 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient understanding of mechanical piping systems, connections, and components, including above- and below-ground installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret isometrics, P&IDs, orthographics, line lists, piping specifications, and other design drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of pressure testing requirements under ASME B31.3, and familiarity with ASME B31.1, ASME B31.9, ASME PCC-2, and applicable plumbing and fire protection codes.
• 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 (ES&H) Handbook and Bechtel's Zero Accidents safety program.
• Experience coordinating subcontractor and direct-hire testing activities on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to conduct 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 automation tools used on Bechtel projects.
• Experience in semiconductor fabrication facilities, including process piping, high purity systems, and specialty gas and chemical distribution.
• Experience with Advanced Work Packaging and construction work package development.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop pressure test packages for assigned systems, including test boundaries, marked-up isometrics and P&IDs, test pressures and media, line lists, weld and NDE status, and required inspection hold points.
• Review subcontractor-prepared test packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements before submitting them to the Lead Pipe Testing Field Engineer.
• Develop area testing sequences and look-ahead schedules aligned with system turnover boundaries and construction and mechanical completion schedules.
• Support the Lead Pipe Testing Field Engineer in maintaining and improving the project pipe testing program in accordance with SWPP 4MP-T81-03506, project specifications, and applicable codes.
• Prepare and verify stored energy and exclusion zone calculations for pneumatic tests, and confirm required approvals and safety controls are in place before testing.
• Coordinate area readiness walkdowns to verify completion of welding, NDE, PWHT, supports, and punch items, and follow up on open items with craft, Quality Control, and subcontractors.
• Plan area test equipment needs, including test pumps, calibrated 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.
• Interface with the engineering office to resolve design and constructability issues affecting testing, and prepare field change documentation as required.
• Maintain area test records, metrics, and status reports; provide progress, forecasts, and quantities to the Lead Pipe Testing Field Engineer, project controls, and construction management.
• Coordinate with construction turnover and completions personnel to support system turnover, punch list closure, and completion documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor and direct-hire testing activities for compliance with approved procedures, drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and project safety standards.
• Complete assigned training requirements.

Benefits

• Robust benefits intended to support employees’ well-being, career advancement, and time to recharge; specific benefit offerings are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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