Piping Field Engineer

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data centre, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Job Summary:

Assigned to a field engineering organization supporting piping scope. Responsible for work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, and support the coordination of safe and quality piping installations. Supporting  superintendents, craft professionals, and project teams to ensure work is executed in accordance with design, within schedule, on budget, and aligned with project requirements. #LI-CL1

Major Responsibilities:

•    Promotes and ensures Zero Accident Philosophy in all piping construction activities.
•    Supports development of Installation Work Packages (IWPs) and short interval plans for piping scope.
•    Prepares and reviews construction drawings, sketches, and field instructions.
•    Leads preparation and coordination of work packages and piping installation plans.
•    Initiates material requisitions, inspections, and performs quantity takeoffs for piping materials and equipment.
•    Verifies installed quantities in tracking systems and supports progress reporting.
•    Ensures materials, tools, and equipment are available to support piping installation activities.
•    Supports inspection and testing requirements to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
•    Monitors field activities to ensure IFC drawings and approved documents are used daily at the work fronts.
•    Coordinates with engineering, superintendents, and craft professionals to resolve technical issues.
•    Supports system turnover by developing understanding of system scoping and turnover requirements.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of piping installation, inspection, and testing practices.
• Understanding of project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) requirements and safe work execution.
• Ability to support work planning, material management, and quantity tracking activities.
• Familiarity with piping drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and construction sequencing on large industrials projects.
• Ability to coordinate with engineering, construction, and other disciplines to resolve issues in a timely manner to maintain progress.
• Ability to perform field inspections in active construction environments.
• Ability to coordinate with engineering, construction, survey, and other disciplines; escalates systemic risks or problems early and clearly.

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