Lead Electrical Field Engineer

Relocation authorized: National/International - Family. Telework type: Full-Time. Work location: Lake Charles, LA.

About the Project

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants, each consisting of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m³ full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Responsibilities

• Leadership/Supervision
  • Proactively engages with team development through CPM, competency development/assessment, and feedback.
  • Supervises a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline.
• Work Planning & Packaging
  • Coordinates with design on constructability issues.
• Material Management
  • Directs the preparation of requisitions for field-procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment.
• Quantities
  • Responsible for quantity take-off, control, reporting, and forecasting.
• Safety / Quality Control
  • Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others in the operational area.
  • Ensures tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
• System Turnover Coordinator
  • Coordinates between construction and startup to ensure system walkdowns are performed.
  • Interfaces with the startup specialist to support component/system turnover.
  • Assumes responsibility for area turnover coordination as determined by the PFE.
• STR / Subcontract Coordinator
  • Reviews and approves inspection test plans.
  • Supervises reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in construction and technical inspection of electrical/design in areas such as:
  • Installation and testing of electrical systems, lighting systems, high voltage equipment, classified area rated equipment, grounding, DCS systems, and cable pulling activities.
  • Installing gas insulated switchgear (medium and high voltage).
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) and a Zero Accident safety program.
• Computer-literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Familiar with current industry quality standards.
• Basic ability to utilize the TeamWorks suite and SetRoute application as the Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Basic knowledge of Project Technical Requests (PTR) for routing and resolving Requests for Information (RFIs), Field Change Documents (FCDs), and Non-Conformance/Compliance Reports (NCRs).
• Basic knowledge of work packaging and ability to manipulate completions module and PunchWorks for interface with the startup team.
• Familiarity with STCP’s and CSU work processes.

Skills

• Intermediate understanding of production management including scheduling.
• Intermediate communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.
• Previous supervisory experience within the electrical discipline.
• Physical ability to conduct field inspections including:
  • Extensive walking in and around a construction site, often in high heat and high humidity conditions.
  • Climbing ladders, scaffolding, and working on elevated platforms.
  • Working on uneven surfaces and in small or confined spaces.
  • Some lifting may be required.
  • Ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
  • Ability to use appropriate standard-issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (e.g., harness, life vest, lift buckets).

Benefits

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