Welding Field Engineer

Bechtel•Chandler, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will maintain the field welding program and provide welding engineering support, technical knowledge, and assistance. You will coordinate the rod room and attendants, the welding test lab, and maintain welder qualifications and stamps. Your work will ensure that workmanship and materials conform with project requirements and contribute to the welding program credibility. Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Requirements

Requires a University Hire with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience
Must have the ability to take and pass Bechtel’s Level II VT
Knowledge of basic construction principles.
Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.
Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
Working knowledge of Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and be proactive.
Possess a high degree of individual initiative, flexibility, diplomacy, and accuracy.
Ability to work with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and software.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and easily adjust priorities.
The candidate should have a good working knowledge of current design codes and standards such as UPC, IBC, SMACNA, ASME, AWS, and NFPA.
The candidate should have a good working knowledge of welding technical and practical applications such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW STT.
The candidate should have a good working knowledge of Preheat/Post Weld Heat Treatments, equipment, and consumables.

Responsibilities

Maintains Bechtel Field Welding program for all welding operations.
Provides technical assistance to field superintendents and crafts.
Provides welding engineering support to ensure construction meets all code, specifications, and Bechtel procedures.
Provides technical knowledge for ASME, API, and AWS or other code designed and fabricated items.
Supports managing pre- and post-weld heat treatment program whether self- performed by Bechtel or subcontracted.
Coordinates the rod room and rod room attendants to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled and meet Bechtel and Code requirements.
Coordinates the welding test lab to ensure high quality welders are being tested and hired.
Works with craft to maintain welding documentation and ensure the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program.
Coordinates the maintenance of welder qualifications and welder stamps.
Assists in the field inspections of welding work to ensure workmanship and materials are in conformance with project requirements.