Position Description:
Field Engineer is responsible for planning and technical oversight of field construction activities within a specified discipline associated with procurement, fabrication, installation, modification and maintenance of systems and components. Coordinates with Design agencies to ensure timely issuance of new design or design changes. Walk down and review designs for constructability, resolve design problems encountered in the field during construction and meets with and discusses solutions with Design Engineers. Inspects / verifies materials, equipment, and construction workmanship and assures compliance with drawings, specifications and code requirements. Coordinates with Quality Control to ensure the installation meets the requirements.
Participates in turnover activities. Supports/ participates in start-up and functional check out of equipment and systems.
Position requires a thorough understanding of Construction Engineering principles and ability to apply these principles to field conditions. Experience in the preparation of computer-based construction work execution plans (work Packages) including job specific hazards analysis, i.e. Asset Suite and Assisted Hazard Analysis or equivalent
Position Responsibilities:
Design output constructability reviews
Review design output and vendor documents Field walk down with design engineers
Verify design constructability including procedure and code compliance Verify field conditions vs. Design output
Verify material availability Submit constructability comments Track comments to resolution
Support project team design review meetings
Field material take-off & procurement support
Develop / expedite bill of materials (BOM) Track the progress / status of material delivery Coordinate delivery of material to the field
Verification of received material vs. Ordered material
Work execution plan development
Walk downs with craft supervision & support groups Develop installation sequence
Generate work instructions
Generate inspection and test records or coordinate with quality control Understand layout/ survey needs and generate layout/ survey requests Generate hazards analysis for field execution of construction scope Support/lead team hazard analysis review meetings
Work Execution Plan Development (Cont.)
Generate or support the generation of job specific permits as required Lockout/tagout order
Power services utilization permit Hot work
Asbestos disturbance Confined space Radiological Excavation Hazardous waste
Work Execution Plan Review & Approval
Attend I chair execution plan review meetings Develop routing for list for hazards analysis approval Develop routing list for work plan approval
Coordinate and expedite work package approval routing Disposition comments to the work execution plan Assemble approved work execution plan
Provide status & update of work execution plan in the SRS work control passport system
Work Execution Field Coverage & Support
Lead pre-job briefings with craft workers
Perform task ready walk down with craft supervision Verify quantities of installed commodities Coordinate daily field support
Expedite / order material as required Coordinate material testing
Coordinate and status shop fabrication in support of field execution Perform field inspections
Identify and coordinate resolution of field installation issues
Work Execution Plan Closure
Generate design completion notices
Ensure accuracy of work execution plan status Close all required permits
Close work execution plan documents
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in **(specified discipline) engineering and at least 5 years of practical experience in construction **(specified discipline) field engineering or Associate's degree in (specified discipline) engineering and 5-10 years of practical experience in construction **(specified discipline) engineering or
High school diploma and 10+ years of practical experience in construction **(specified discipline) engineering
Working knowledge of discipline specific codes and standards
Previous experience with generating work execution plans (preferably utilizing the Asset Suite work control system)
Previous experience with generating job hazards analysis
Previous experience performing material take off and procurement
**Specific Discipline= (Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Civil, Instruments and Controls) as determined by requestor
Additional Position Requirements:
Work hours:
A 40-hour workweek is scheduled. SRR construction utilizes a 10 hour per day - four days per week schedule.
A standard work week is Monday through Thursday 6:30am - 5:00pm. However, alternate schedules could be employed.
Workweek excludes SRR holidays.
Security:
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
Candidates must posses a valid driver's license
Personal vehicles operated by candidate must have valid registration
Personal vehicles operated by candidate must be insured with proof of insurance within the vehicle
The position requires the following specific requirements:
• Thorough understanding of Construction Mechanical Engineering principals and the ability to apply these principles to field conditions
• Familiar with National Codes and Standards (ASME relative to Tank fabrication/installation, rotating and stationary Equipment, H&V, Insulation, etc.) and capable of interpreting and analyzing requirements to ensure compliance
• Knowledge of SRS specific mechanical guides and standards is a plus
• Experienced in H&V fabrication / installation / testing
• Experienced in setting of equipment, pumps and alignments
• Experienced in insulation removal and installation (knowledge of asbestos abatement would be a plus)
• Experience in developing ordinary and critical lift plans is a plus
• Experience in radiological work planning and hazard analysis is desirable
• Capable of climbing and spending extended periods of time in the field
• Capable of obtaining qualification to work in radiological work areas
Work Environment / Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Light to moderate lifting may be required for packages and other items, ability to walk short distances, may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
Due to government and/or federal regulations for this position, proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
