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Overview
Relocation Authorized: National - Camp. Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project. Work Location: Karratha WA.
Bechtel has a long-standing history of delivering major projects across the globe. The Project includes the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of 3 new bucket-wheel reclaimers, along with associated structural, mechanical, electrical and communications services. The scope also includes off-board work such as bulk earthworks, civil infrastructure, structural works, and electrical upgrades to support safe operation of the reclaimers.
Project emphasis: safety, quality, and delivery of a technically complex construction engineering package within an integrated project environment.
Job Summary
In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise in work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements. As the Electrical Field Engineer, you will provide leadership on Electrical & Instrumentation construction engineering work for the Project. This is a FIFO role with a 2:1 roster.
Major Responsibilities
- Work Planning & Packaging: Prepares construction drawings and sketches. Interfaces in planning construction methods and procedures.
- Material Management: Initiates requisitions for field purchases; prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.
- Quantities: Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.
- Safety / Quality Control: Ensures zero-accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area; ensures tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
- Technical: Proactively considers continuous learning or shows interest in pursuing appropriate learning activities.
- System Turnover Coordinator (Direct Hire): Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.
- STR / Subcontract Coordinator: Reviews and approves inspection test plans; coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals.
Education and Experience
Required bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience, or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of electrical and/or instrumentation engineering and construction methods acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience.
- Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other common construction applications.
- Ability to problem-solve in high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.
Working Rights
Working rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.
Equal Opportunity
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (as permitted by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may email
Total Rewards/Benefits
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Company Culture
Bechtel is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce and to creating a culture where every colleague belongs, is respected, and is rewarded for their contributions.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Construction
Location: Karratha, Western Australia, Australia
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