Bechtel

Field Welding Engineer

Bechtel • $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 5-8 years of relevant experience, or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge in ASME, API, and AWS welding codes.
  • Experience in managing field welding programs on large construction projects.
  • Familiarity with welding documentation and quality control standards.
  • Ability to supervise and mentor a team of engineers and inspectors.

Responsibilities

  • Directs the activities of subordinate quality control engineers and inspection personnel.
  • Develops and implements inspection plans for quality control activities.
  • Prepares technical and administrative documents and reports as needed.
  • Monitors construction inspections to ensure adherence to quality control programs.
  • Maintains quality control records for projects in the assigned area.
  • Implements established procedures and develops new ones for assigned functions.
  • Coordinates with subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Ensures continuous training and conducts performance reviews for subordinate personnel.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee wellbeing.
  • Focus on career advancement and professional development.
  • Programs to enhance workplace culture and community.
  • Generous time off and recharge policies.
  • Commitment to sustainable growth through employee investment.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 299565
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: New Albany, OH


Project Overview:

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

The Welding Field Engineer duties include interpreting welding design drawings and specifications, field verification of materials, welder testing and heat treat/stress relief, and aiding welding personnel as required. This position is not considered the design authority for the project, but only to enforce welding construction per designResponsible for the performance of a broad range of construction quality control activities within an assigned area of responsibility. Responsible for implementation of quality control procedures and policies to ensure field activities conform to project specifications. Receives technical and operational direction from on-site supervising quality control engineer or other assigned supervising manager. Provides technical and administrative direction to subordinate lead field welding engineer and technical and clerical support staff, as assigned. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Directs activities of subordinate quality control engineers, and other inspection personnel, as assigned.
  • Responsible for construction quality control program activities, such as development and implementation of inspection plans, within an assigned area of responsibility.
  • Determines requirements for, and directs preparation of, technical and administrative documents and reports.
  • Within assigned area, monitors the performance and overall progress of construction inspections to ensure adherence to the field quality control program.
  • Maintains quality control records in support of activities in the assigned area of responsibility.
  • Implements procedures and policies established by others and develops procedures, as required, for the performance of assigned functions.
  • Monitors activities of assigned subcontractors to ensure construction, material and installation comply with project specifications and quality control criteria.
  • Ensures continuous, progressive training of assigned subordinate personnel.
  • Performs annual reviews of subordinate personnel and participates in development plans.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Coordinates work activities for Project Field Engineer and the Lead Field Welding engineer in implementing the site welding program on large projects
  • Implements and maintains Bechtel Field Welding program for all welding operations.
  • Provides technical assistance to field superintendents and crafts.
  • Ensures that all supervision and craft personnel involved in welding operations are educated and aware of applicable code and project requirements.
  • Provides welding engineering support to ensure construction meets all code and Bechtel procedures.
  • Provides technical expertise for ASME, API, and AWS or other code designed and fabricated items.
  • Coordinates pre- and post-weld heat treatment program whether self- performed by Bechtel or subcontracted.
  • Coordinates rod room and rod room attendant to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled and meet Bechtel and Code requirements.
  • Assists in the management of the NDE subcontract, including scheduling and coordination between construction and subcontractor.
  • Works with craft to maintain welding documentation and ensure the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program.
  • Supports the field inspections of welding work to ensure workmanship and materials are in conformance with project requirements.
  • Advises on recertification of quality behaviors and defects prior to final inspection.
  • Implements the project quality control program for welding.
  • Implements weld inspection tracking system using TEAMWorks/WITS applications.


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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