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Bechtel Corporation · 1 day ago

HLW Area Field Engineer

Richland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $183K/yr

10+ years exp

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, currently working on the largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy at the Hanford Site. The HLW Area Field Engineer is responsible for supervising field engineering activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating with various teams to support construction operations.

ArchitectureConstructionProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for all Field Engineering activities within an assigned facility/area

Support the Site Manager and the Project Management team with cost management in an assigned facility/area: trend development, quantity reporting (verification) to support the QURR, change management, budget variance analysis review and inputs to construction estimates, forecast developments and supports the Cost Account Manager (CAM) for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance

Responsible for the implementation of corporate/project policies, procedures and instructions within assigned operations

Responsible for implementing the Quality Control program in an assigned facility/area and ensuring installed commodities meet WTP construction quality requirements

Responsible for managing and reporting Field Engineering metrics (e.g. record closures, NCR burndowns, CWP closures) in their Area. Manage field generated change documents (FCRs/FCNs) or non-conformances (NCRs)

Responsible for daily interface with Engineering department on resolution of technical issues and prioritizing/expediting as required

Responsible for review and approval of Field Material Requisitions for Area permanent and non-permanent plant material

Manage and coordinate with Field Procurement department for technical evaluations of proposed supplier material and with the Area leadership team to prioritize and expedite procurement Bid, Evaluate, Award cycles and subsequent supplier deliveries

Manage and coordinate inspection record generation, implementation and closure to support field activities and the turnover process

Work with Site Supervision and Project Controls to manage area schedules, processes/procedures and Construction Work Packages (CWPs)

Coordinate Field Engineering staffing requirements with the Discipline Leads and Project Field Engineer

Manage Area specific Condition Reports including creating Corrective Action Plans and participating in Casual (apparent/root) Analysis

Supervise and direct Field Engineering personnel within assigned area and coordinate with Discipline Leads on process/procedure implementation

Implement automated tools (TeamWorks, InfoWorks, Fighters, Unifier, etc.) within an assigned area and ensure implementation consistency with Field Engineering Team

Participate with subcontract formation, coordination, execution and close out for Construction Subcontracts in an assigned facility/area

Support construction-based risk items in an assigned facility/area

Understand and implement work schedules associated with the WTP execution plan and schedule

Participate in the area planning schedules (three week look ahead, 90/180 day, Plan of the Day, etc.)

Coordinate activities with other disciplines or areas, and clients' resident representatives as instructed by construction management

Effectively communicate with internal and external customers related to WTP Construction activities

Qualification

DOE nuclear constructionBechtel Standard Work ProcessesDesign codesStandardsEnvironmental compliance standardsNuclear quality standardsSafety program knowledgeTeam collaborationSelf-starter

Required

B.S. degree in Engineering or similar and 10-13 years' of experience, or lieu of degree, 14-17 years' of related experience

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check which includes verification of employment and education

Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site

Must possess the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship

Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces

Knowledge and experience of DOE, DOD and/or commercial nuclear construction projects is required

Must have working knowledge of the Bechtel Standard Work Processes Procedures (SWPPs) and the related Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)

Candidates should be self-starters, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work well in a team environment

The candidate should have a good working knowledge of current design codes and standards such as ACI, AISC, ASME, as well as NQA-1 requirements

Knowledge of environmental compliance standards required on NNSA/DOE projects

Knowledge of Bechtel's 'Zero Accidents' safety program

Familiarity with nuclear quality and commercial practice standards is desired

Preferred

Recent experience acting as Lead Discipline Field Engineer, Area Field Engineer, or Project Field Engineer at a large Bechtel EPC project for the Department of Energy (DOE)