Bechtel Corporation · 2 days ago
Area Field Engineer
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, dedicated to building inspiring projects. The Area Field Engineer will provide project field engineering expertise, ensuring safe and quality operations while managing work planning, material management, and subcontract coordination.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
Provides knowledge and expertise in a particular discipline, subject matter, or specialized process required for construction (e.g., tunnel boring, site de-watering, glove boxes, special coatings systems, HVAC systems, Fire Detection and Suppression, reactor tender gallery coordinator, etc.)
Provides technical consultation support to projects
Prepares construction drawings and sketches
Leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules and the design of temporary construction facilities and ensures preparation of 'as built' drawings and other job plans
Initiates requisitions for field purchases
Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment
Leads the verification of commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required
Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely
Proactively considers continuous learning or show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities
Reviews and approves inspection test plans
Qualification
Required
Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
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
Thorough 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
Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements
Knowledge of Bechtel's “Zero Accidents” safety program
Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor's responsibilities contained in subcontract documents
Prior experience supervising and administering subcontractors
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as required that may include but not limited to nightshift, or split shift
Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces
Some lifting may be required
Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress)
Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.)
Benefits
Robust benefits
Advancing careers
Delivering programs to enhance our culture
Providing time to recharge
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
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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