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Bechtel Corporation Welding Field Engineer (Tanks) in Port Arthur, Texas
Requisition ID: 282134
Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Port Arthur, TX
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Project Overview:
Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located at State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will lead, implement, and maintain global construction field welding programs and provide specialized welding engineering support. You will manage, inspect, and monitor the welding test lab, the rod room, the weld heat treatment program, and the laboratory quality plan. Your technical advice will help ensure defects, behaviors, and other issues are rectified prior to final inspection.
Major Responsibilities:
Coordinates work activities for Project Field Engineer and the Lead Field Welding engineer in implementing the site welding program on medium projects
Implements and maintains Bechtel Field Welding program for all welding operations.
Provides technical assistance to field superintendents and crafts.
Ensures that all supervision and craft personnel involved in welding operations are educated and aware of applicable code and project requirements.
Provides welding engineering support to ensure construction meets all code and Bechtel procedures.
Provides technical expertise for ASME, API, and AWS or other code designed and fabricated items.
Coordinates pre- and post-weld heat treatment program whether self- performed by Bechtel or subcontracted.
Coordinates rod room and rod room attendant to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled and meet Bechtel and Code requirements.
Assists in the management of the NDE subcontract, including scheduling and coordination between construction and subcontractor.
Coordinates the welder qualification lab to ensure high quality welders are being employed.
Works with craft to maintain welding documentation and ensure the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program.
Supports the field inspections of welding work to ensure workmanship and materials are in conformance with project requirements.
Advises on recertification of quality behaviors and defects prior to final inspection.
Implements the project quality control program for welding.
Responsible for the requisitioning and set up of the welding consumables program.
Assists field procurement in inspection and receipt of welding materials.
Implements weld inspection tracking system using TEAMWorks/WITS applications.
May be responsible for the implementation and coordination of subcontractors and direct hire Pre/PWHT program.
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
Required Knowledge and Skills:
NDE Certs including PT, MT, and LT (Vac Box).
Knowledge of AWS, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM and ASNT codes, specifications, and standards.
Must be certifiable by written examination to Bechtel's nondestructive examination requirements as NDE Level II Visual Examination.
Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in SMAW / GTAW / GMAW / FCAW.
Advanced knowledge of Piping Design Drawings / Specifications and TEAMWorks / WITS.
Intermediate understanding of Preheat/ Post weld heat treatment of equipment and consumables.
Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Demonstrated ability to motivate team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
Strong technical background and knowledge of all phases of LNG welding applications and methods, and non-destructive examination relating to LNG construction activities.
Experience on an LNG construction site along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of Bechtel's SWPP 4MP-T81-03701 Welding Program, 03708 Pre/ Post Weld Heat Treatment and 03705 Welding & NDE Documentation.
Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, WITs, TEAMWorks, Arc Stryker, PipeFighter, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects.
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