Area Field Engineer OSBL

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Project Overview:

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River.

There are five identical process plants.

Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups.

The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning and packaging, material management, quantity validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover and subcontracts.

Your oversight will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

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Major Responsibilities:

• Assist the PFE in the establishment, implementation and maintenance of various field engineering and construction programs
• Maintain project document control and ensure all work activities are executed using the latest versions of relevant documents
• Work with the area and discipline superintendents to develop detailed, integrated installation plans for complex, cross discipline installations
• Ensure that work package generation by field engineers supports the construction schedule Prioritize work for the multi-discipline team of field engineers within the assigned area (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation and Marine) and provide day to day direction and supervision Work with Area superintendent to ensure that quantities are reported, verified and submitted for all commodities each week
• Assist with the development and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s) Perform quality control inspections of completed work and generate associated documentation
• Ensure that all project quality requirements are understood and adhered to Liaise with the design engineering group and provide support to resolve design and constructability issues
• Assist subordinate responsible field engineers within generation of Field Change Documentation Develop the technical sections of field subcontracts
• Work with supervision to perform front-end work package scoping Develop construction progress reports and quantity forecasts
• Ensure that field engineers complete required material requisitions to ensure that material deliveries support scheduled activities and complete material receipt inspections
• Monitor field costs and assist in cost forecasts Assist in the preparation and updating of construction schedules
• Ensure correct preparation of applicable as-built documents and inspections required by the contract
• Perform system/area turnovers Conduct annual goal setting/performance reviews and quarterly feedback discussion with assigned field engineers   

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:

• Direct Hire Experience, preferably in a lump-sum environment.
• Experience in the design and/or construction of LNG facilities is preferred.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures is preferred.
• Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects is an asset.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem solving ability.
  
  

Additional Information: Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.

Some lifting may be required.

Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).

Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

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