Bechtel Corporation · 1 day ago
Lead Mechanical Field Engineer
Orovada, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $183K/yr
10+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, and they are seeking a Lead Mechanical Field Engineer for the Thacker Pass Project, which involves managing and integrating the efforts of contractors in a complex lithium mining project. The role focuses on supervising subcontractor activities, ensuring safety and quality standards, and coordinating technical solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Monitors and directs subcontractor activities, through coordination and instruction of subcontractors' management staff within the area of responsibility
Role supports on large projects of high complexity with multiple stakeholders’ involvement
Reviews and monitors subcontractor construction schedules, resource charts, and material and equipment requirements
Reviews and approves where necessary, subcontractor construction methods, schedules, manning charts, and material and equipment requirements
Leads the construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules
Monitors installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor, and other requirements
Implements and enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management
Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents
Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals
Coordinates with Design on constructability issues
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Must have experience with construction in all areas of mechanical systems, equipment and piping
Coordinate with supervision the work schedule and any material deliveries required
Complete training requirements assigned
Preparation of mechanical and piping installation work packages
Inspection of field installations and completion of associated documentation
Responsible for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting for all mechanical/piping quantities
Prepare field change documentation and as-built documentation as required
Interface with engineering office to resolve design and constructability issue
Assist superintendents and subcontractors in constructability and quality issues
Work with the 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 projects schedule
Interpret design drawings
Complete Mechanical/Piping material take-offs
Assure that materials are stored properly to ensure environmental protection. Material receipt inspections as required
Reviews specifications, inspection reports, delivery schedules, instruction manuals and technical data
Assist with preparation of construction estimates
Recommend design or installation improvements to improve safety on the project
Preferred
Experience with Bechtel direct hire craft preferred
Contract management experience
Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures is preferred
Experience in mining and metals
Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System, PTR, eSub and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects is an asset
Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards
Excellent communication and problem solving ability
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Optional disability and supplemental insurance options
Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period)
Nine paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Discretionary bonuses
A well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$499.38MKey Investors
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2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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