Field Engineer - Testing

Major Responsibilities

• Manage performance of pneumatic pressure testing, ensuring adherence to project procedures, test plans, and safety protocols.
• Review test boundaries, isometrics, P&IDs, and engineering documentation to confirm system readiness.
• Ensure compliance with requirements for pre-test verification including line walks, isolation checks, blinds, gauge calibration, and manifold setup.
• Oversee execution of pneumatic tests, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Onsite SME for pneumatic testing.
• Mitigate hazards associated with stored energy, pressure containment, and component failure by enforcing strict exclusion zones, barricading, and Life-Critical Rules.
• Ensure adherence to ITP hold points, documentation sign-off, punch list creation, and post-test restoration verification.
• Maintain accurate records of test pressures, durations, failures, retests, and sign-off packages for turnover to completions and commissioning.
• Train and develop Field Engineers assigned to Pipe Testing team.

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 in lieu of degree.
• Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
  • Owns technical execution for pressure testing — expert knowledge of UG/AG piping systems, isometrics, specs, codes, stress/support concepts, testing, and reinstatement.
  • Leads field engineering team for Pipe Testing — assigns scope, sets priorities, reviews work products, and coaches field engineers to consistent standards and pace.
  • Primary technical interface for pressure testing — coordinates with engineering, procurement, QC, construction, and commissioning; escalates systemic issues early and clearly.
  • Experience leading pneumatic pressure testing execution.
  • Experience working on the U.S. Gulf Coast or large LNG projects is preferred.
• 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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