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Mechanical Field Engineer

Port Arthur, TX
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and 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. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

Work Planning & Packaging 

  • Prepares construction drawings and sketches. 
  • Leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules and the design of temporary construction facilities and ensures preparation of "as built" drawings and other job plans.   

Material Management  

  • Initiates requisitions for field purchases.  
  • Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment. 

Quantities 

  • Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.  

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. 

Technical  

  • Proactively considers continuous learning or shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities 

System Turnover Coordinator  

For Direct Hire:  

  • Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development. 

STR / Subcontract Coordinator 

  • Reviews and approves inspection test plans  
  • Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals  

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience in overseeing the installation and inspection of rotating and static equipment.
  • Experience in commissioning of rotating and/or static equipment is preferred.
  • Experience in LNG process systems.
  • Experience with BookBuilder and UPV is preferred.
  • Experience in managing TEAMWorks data and reporting quantities in TEAMWorks.
  • Familiarity with ASME and API standards.

Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: 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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