Bechtel

Welding Field Engineer

Bechtel$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (8-10 years) or 12-14 years relevant work experience.
  • 5 years of direct hire welding and NDE experience on LNG projects.
  • Certification in NDE methods including PT, MT, and LT.
  • Familiarity with AWS, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM, and ASNT codes.
  • Proven expertise in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding techniques.
  • Experience in a heavy industrial construction environment pertinent to LNG projects.

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Field Engineer in site welding program implementation.
  • Maintain the Bechtel Field Welding program across all operations.
  • Provide technical assistance to superintendents and craft workers.
  • Educate welding personnel on applicable codes and project requirements.
  • Coordinate with subcontractor and direct-hire pre/PWHT personnel.
  • Assist crafts in achieving cost and schedule goals.
  • Ensure quality control through inspection and monitoring of welding processes.

Benefits

  • Robust benefits to support employee wellbeing and career advancement.
  • Programs to enhance workplace culture.
  • Time off for rest and recharge.
  • Long-standing commitment to employee legacy and growth.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 296695
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Single
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Port Arthur, TX


Project Overview:

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake. The Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy GBU LNG projects. As the #1 LNG EPC contractor by installed capacity, Bechtel has the capability to successfully deliver a broad range of LNG projects through our integrated EPC self-perform model, strategic partnerships, and proven experience in LNG project delivery. Partnering with Bechtel means lower cost, shorter delivery schedules, and greater certainty of outcomes for our customers.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead, implement, and maintain global construction field welding programs and provide specialized welding engineering support. You will manage, inspect, and monitor the welding test lab, the rod room, the weld heat treatment program, and the laboratory quality plan. Your technical advice will help ensure defects, behaviors, and other issues are rectified prior to final inspection. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Supports the Project Field Engineer and the Lead Field Welding engineer in implementing the site welding program on small 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.
  • Additional Requirements for Post Weld Heat Treatment Coordinator
  • Coordinates work activities of subcontractor and direct-hire pre/ PWHT personnel.
  • Possesses working knowledge of Bechtel's corporate pre/PWHT procedure (PHT-2) and other welding procedures / standards.
  • Supports the crafts in meeting cost and schedules.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • A minimum 5 years of experience in direct hire welding and NDE on LNG projects.
  • NDE Certs including PT, MT and LT (Vac Box).
  • Knowledge of AWS, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM and ASNT codes, specifications, and standards.
  • Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
  • Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in SMAW / GTAW / GMAW / FCAW.
  • Intermediate understanding of Preheat/Post weld heat treatment of equipment and consumables.
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
  • Experience on an LNG construction site along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
  • Strong technical background and knowledge of all phases of LNG welding applications and methods, and non-destructive examination relating to LNG construction activities.
  • Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
  • Advanced knowledge of Piping Design Drawings/Specifications and Teamwork's/WITS.
  • Must be certifiable by written examination to Bechtel's nondestructive examination requirements as NDE Level II Visual Examination.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Bechtel's SWPP 4MP-T81-03701 Welding Program, 03708 Pre/Post Weld Heat Treatment and 03705 Welding & NDE Documentation.
  • Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, WITs, Teamwork's, Arc Stryker, Pipe Fighter, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects.


Additional Information:

Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, 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.). Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required that may include but not limited to nightshift or split shift.

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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