Field Engineer - Electrical/Lighting and Fire Safety/Services
Job Summary:
Supervise the delivery of the project to ensure the project is delivered to scope, quality, time and budget within the Business' objectives for Safety, Security and Environmental standards.
Major Responsibilities:
- Actively ensure contractors are complying with safety requirements and encourage contractors to perform their work in a safe manner.
- Actively interface with the assigned area's Engineering, Construction Interface, Health and Safety, Workplace and Sustainability, Community, Workplace Relations, Contract Management and other relevant teams to ensure package/project delivery priorities are maintained.
- Review all contractor submittals including construction schedules, costs, reports, changes and trends as required, monitors field activities and coordinates technical oversight.
- Review design documents, change orders, material requisitions, requests for information and specifications for construction associated with the contractor's scope of works.
- Review the flow of information required from third party companies or contractors to facilitate the timely progress of the engineering work.
- Review field engineering progress, quality records and quantity verification against approved schedules, evaluate changes and advise corrective action when required.
- Communicate technical issues and recommend solutions as required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Requires bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or international equivalent) and 8-10years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
- High Voltage (HV) switching and confined space certification
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- 3-5+ years in electrical engineering
- Hands-on involvement in:
- Lighting systems
- Constant current regulators (CCR)
- PAPI, ILS, and approach lighting systems
- Familiarity with CASA MOS Part 139, ICAO Annex 14, and AGL maintenance standards
- Experience working in live environments, including night shifts and staged works
- Ability to interpret layout drawings, circuit schematics, and as-built documentation
- Proficiency in fault-finding, loop testing, and photometric compliance
- Strong understanding of electrical safety, earthing systems, and lightning protection
- Excellent communication for coordinating with authorities and contractors
- Working knowledge of Australian Standards, specifications and codes.
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📌 Field Engineer Electrical/Lighting and Fire Safety/Services
🏢 Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals
📍 Perth