Bechtel Corporation · 4 days ago
Lead CIF Field Engineer
Lake Charles, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, known for delivering successful projects across various sectors. The Lead CIF Field Engineer will supervise a team responsible for the quality of painting, insulation, and fireproofing, while ensuring compliance with project standards and schedules.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
Establish insulation, paint, and fireproofing application philosophy
Track and report daily quantities installed
Review subcontractor insulation and fireproofing procedures for compliance with project specifications
Review and approve permanent plant materials bought for painting, fireproofing, and insulation
Coordinate paint, insulation, and fireproofing releases
Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans and verify the completeness of quality documentation on daily basis
Maintain all the calibration records for the instruments used for painting and coating
Create and issue work packages
Provide technical assistance to superintendents, subcontractors, foremen, and craft workers
Perform inspections and documentation of all insulation, painting, coating, and fireproofing work in progress on a continuing basis, and ensures documentation is complete prior to turnover
Assist supervision and project controls in preparation of 3-week lookahead schedules
Review subcontractor quantity estimates from design drawings and provide input to the quantity tracking applications and reports weekly verified installed quantities to Project Controls. Issue material withdrawal requests for permanent materials
Assist field procurement in inspection and receipt of received materials
Resolve design clashes and any other constructability or technical issues
Verify accuracy of data from subcontractors and suppliers
Provide leadership to field engineers and subcontractors to ensure project’s schedule and other
Qualification
Required
Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
Must demonstrate expert understanding of industry codes and standards applicable to industrial coatings, insulation and fireproofing
Demonstrated ability to manage teams
Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner
Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
Knowledgeable in the use of Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAP's) including TEAMWorks
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards is required
Excellent communication and problem-solving ability
Has or is able to obtain a TWIC card
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.)
Preferred
Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred
NACE CIP Level 2 or higher is preferred
Experience in LNG cryogenic insulation is preferred
Experience managing technical services subcontracts is desirable
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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