Field Engineer – Welding / NDT
Requisition ID: 292496
Relocation Authorized: National - Camp
Telework Type: Part‐Time Telework
Work Location: Cloncurry, QLD
Company Overview
Bechtel is a global company delivering projects of purpose that create lasting positive legacy globally. Over 25,000 projects have been completed in 160 countries since 1898.
Project Overview
The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia. It is located in Cloncurry on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people.
Job Summary
Leads construction engineers in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline for a particular area of the project. Provides engineering assistance to superintendents, directs assigned personnel in meeting cost and time schedules, verifies materials, equipment, and quality and assures results meet design requirements. On a large project, functions as a lead discipline engineer, coordinating related discipline activities and interfacing with other areas/disciplines on the jobsite. On a small to medium‐sized project, performs the duties of a lead engineer in an area, coordinating and directing a variety of disciplines, or performs the duties as a Project Field Engineer or Project Field Quality Control Engineer coordinating activities related to the operation of the assigned operating section of the jobsite.
This position is designated as part‐time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in‐person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‐person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.
Major Responsibilities
* Demonstrates a personal commitment to safety.
* Implement and maintain Bechtel Field Welding program.
* Provide specialized welding engineering support for construction to ensure construction meets all code and Bechtel procedures.
* Provide technical expertise for ASME, API, and AWS or other code‐designed and fabricated items.
* Responsible to manage pre‐ and post‐weld heat treatment program whether self‐performed by Bechtel or subcontractors.
* Responsible to manage rod room and rod room attendant to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled and meet Bechtel and Code requirements.
* Responsible to manage the NDE subcontract to include scheduling and coordinating with construction and subcontract for the best possible shooting schedule at the least cost and least impact to construction.
* Responsible to manage and monitor welder qualification test lab to ensure high quality welders are being properly tested and hired.
* Work with Supervisors, Leading Hands, and craft to maintain weld documents and ensure the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program.
* Responsible to manage issues and maintain welder qualifications and welder stamps. Able to work extended work schedules and night shift as required to support project execution plans and schedules.
* Provides leadership and takes personal accountability for site safety, environmental and health program.
* Participates in Project Chromium Material Assessments, and Hex Chrome mitigation activities.
Education and Experience Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering and 12 years' experience or equivalent experience, 14 years welding and heavy construction related experience.
* More than 12 years' experience minimum experience in field welding engineering relating to heavy construction industry.
* Must have minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Bechtel Lead Field Welding Engineer.
Required Knowledge and Skills
* Working knowledge of current industry quality construction procedures and standards.
* Computer literate in Microsoft word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
* Right to work and remain in Australia.
* Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted site access.
* Ability to climb ladders and handle protective clothing from contamination.
* Experience with, or exposure to Bechtel innovations such as WITS, Smart Completions, and/or Advanced Work Packaging (AWP).
Total Rewards / Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including career advancement, culture enhancement, and time to recharge.
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 acesstmt@bechtel.com.
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