Tanks Mechanical Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation•Brownsville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bechtel Energy is currently planning and executing a large number of lump sum self-perform direct hire LNG projects throughout the US Gulf Coast. In addition to LNG tanks, other Field Erected Tanks (FET) are included in projects’ scope. This has also created a demand for Tanks Civil Field Engineer support across the Energy Business Line. As the #1 LNG EPC contractor by installed capacity, Bechtel has the capability to successfully deliver a broad range of LNG projects through our integrated EPC self-perform model, strategic partnerships, and proven experience in LNG project delivery. Partnering with Bechtel means lower cost, shorter delivery schedules, and greater certainty of outcomes for our customers. In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge. Mechanical work scope on this assignment consists of the erection of a full containment LNG tank. Provide technical assistance and support to Tank Superintendents responsible for supervising and directing operations within the tanks discipline. Ensures LNG tank construction performance and other FET construction performance is following design documents and specifications by monitoring in-process construction and performing other quality control inspection and testing. Apply technical knowledge and experience of construction methods of full containment LNG tank construction which includes knowledge of carbon steel, aluminum, and 9% Ni plate erection and welding, roof construction, air raise and hydrotesting. Furthermore, knowledge of concrete construction for outside containment and management of interfaces between the concrete and steel teams. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering and 8-10 years of relevant LNG tank experience or 12-15 years of relevant LNG tank work experience
Experience with the construction of full containment LNG tanks.
Experience with Bechtel’s integrated concrete and steel liner method of constructing LNG tanks containment walls.
Experience with the construction of Field Erected tanks.
Experience with FERC permitting requirements for LNG tanks and Field Erected Tanks.
Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas, or in a multi-discipline position assigned to a single area.
Knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
Familiar with Bechtel’s Business Ethics handbook and policies.
Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.
Ability to work with multi-national employees and across different languages.
Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements.
Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speak skills advantageous

Responsibilities

Develops projections and schedules for workforce, material, and equipment requirements
Coordinates the construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules.
Enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management.
Supports Construction Mechanical Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents
Maintain project document control and ensure all work activities are executed using the latest versions of relevant documents
Work with the discipline superintendents to develop detailed, integrated installation plans for complex, cross discipline installations
Work with Area superintendent to ensure that quantities are reported, verified and submitted for all commodities each week
Assist with the development and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s)
Perform quality control inspections of completed work and generate associated documentation
Ensure that all project quality requirements are understood and adhered to
Liaise with the design engineering group and provide support to resolve design and constructability issues
Work with supervision to perform front-end work package scoping
Develop construction progress reports and quantity forecasts
Complete required material requisitions to ensure that material deliveries support scheduled activities and complete material receipt inspections
Assist in the preparation and updating of construction schedules
Ensure correct preparation of applicable as-built documents and inspections required by the contract
Perform system/area turnovers