Project Overview
The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia, located in Cloncurry on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people. Harmony owns the project, and Bechtel is delivering the Engineering, Procurement and Construction scope for the Eva Copper Process Plant and Non‐Process Infrastructure.
Job Summary
In this role, you will provide rigging specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure rigging activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.
Major Responsibilities
* Coordinates the planning, review, and execution of rigging/heavy haul activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.
* Provides technical guidance to construction engineers, superintendents, and craft regarding rigging/heavy haul requirements.
* Prepares conceptual lift/heavy haul and transport studies.
* Provides technical input into the development of transport, heavy haul, rigging and lift strategies by advising project supervision and field engineering personnel on crane and heavy transport requirements.
* Prepares technical specifications for bid packages and assesses subcontractor technical bid packages for lifting and abnormal transport requirements.
* Provides input and assists in the preparation of estimates.
* Prepares and reviews medium risk rigging/heavy haul plans; prepares lift data sheets and formal calculations.
* Prepares and reviews medium lift/heavy haul and site transport plans submitted by subcontractors or others; if a Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineer (CRE) is available, coordinates the approval for critical lift/heavy haul and transport studies with a Bechtel CRE.
* Monitors the application of standard work processes and procedures.
* Monitors compliance of rigging/heavy haul operations with approved rigging/heavy haul plans and applicable codes.
* Works with safety personnel regarding rigging/heavy haul‐related safety procedures and requirements.
Education and Experience Requirements
* Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and years of relevant experience.
* Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk‐downs, which may require extensive walking, climbing ladders or scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment, walking on elevated or uneven surfaces, and maneuvering in confined spaces.
* Strong English communication and report‐writing skills.
* Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player, and possess a knowledge‐sharing approach.
* Ability to solve problems by thinking laterally and to understand the needs and requirements of the client and other entities to provide technical compliance and training.
* Must work within a multi‐disciplinary, multi‐cultural team and manage challenging relationships.
* Must be self‐driven and able to plan and execute work without direct supervision from senior management or peers.
Required Knowledge and Skills
* Extensive working knowledge of rigging planning and execution standards and requirements. Technical knowledge and experience in construction engineering with lifting equipment, alternative heavy lifting systems, mobile gantries, jacking, tailing, rigging equipment, and load distribution systems, including understanding of transport/transfer of equipment, soil mechanics, and structural steel design.
* Thorough knowledge of construction activities related to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration. Knowledge of environmental, safety and health requirements on heavy‐industrial construction projects.
* Knowledge of subcontract administration and the ability to interpret contractor/subcontractor responsibilities in subcontract documents.
* Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of the area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues creatively.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Design Suite software programs, ability to prepare reports, and experience in 3D and 4D modelling software.
* Knowledge and application of Zero Accident Safety Philosophy.
* Broad knowledge of Construction Standard Work Process Procedures.
Total Rewards/Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including career advancement programs, cultural enrichment initiatives, and time‐to‐recharge opportunities. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e‐mail their request to appropriate contact at Bechtel.
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