Job Summary
The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia. Bechtel is delivering the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope for the Eva Copper Process Plant and Non-Process Infrastructure.
As the Lead Piping Field Engineer, you lead a team of Piping Field Engineers who will liaise between engineering and field operations and provide expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.
Major Responsibilities Leadership/Supervision
* Proactively engages with their teams' development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback
* Leads construction engineers in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline.
Work Planning & Packaging
* Coordinates with design on constructability issues.
Material Management
* Reviews material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials.
Quantities
* Possesses responsibility for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting.
Safety / Quality Control
* Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
For Direct Hire
* Possesses responsibility for coordinating between Construction and Startup to ensure the various system walkdowns are performed, interfacing with the Startup Specialist as required to support component/system turnover and assuming responsibility (as required) for area turnover coordination as determined by the PFE.
* Reviews and approves inspection test plans,
* Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals
Education and Experience Requirements
* Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills
* Manages and aligns the efforts of the Piping field engineering team, ensuring consistency in technical standards and seamless integration across the project
* Reviews and clarifies engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation, assisting the field teams in understanding design intent and resolving technical questions during construction.
* Implements rigorous QA/QC protocols, verifying that materials, installations, and on-site conditions meet design requirements, applicable codes, and project-specific standards. Identifies and investigates field engineering challenges—such as design conflicts or unforeseen conditions—and coordinates with design teams, subcontractors, and superintendents to develop timely solutions.
* Maintains accurate records of field changes, test results, and non-conformances. Communicates updates promptly to relevant stakeholders, ensuring project documentation remains current and consistent.
* Engages with project management, superintendents, and discipline teams to enhance processes, share lessons learned, and foster an environment that promotes high-quality engineering and construction practices.
* Manage ITPs, ITR assignment, completions and Test Packages
Benefits
* Robust benefits that help employees thrive.
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 .
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