Tanks Mechanical Field Engineer

About the role

Bechtel Energy is currently planning and executing a large number of lump sum self-perform direct hire LNG projects throughout the US Gulf Coast. In addition to LNG tanks, other Field Erected Tanks (FET) are included in projects’ scope. This has also created a demand for Tanks Civil Field Engineer support across the Energy Business Line.

Partnering with Bechtel means lower cost, shorter delivery schedules, and greater certainty of outcomes for our customers.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Mechanical work scope on this assignment consists of the erection of a full containment LNG tank.
• Provide technical assistance and support to Tank Superintendents responsible for supervising and directing operations within the tanks discipline.
• Ensures LNG tank construction performance and other FET construction performance is following design documents and specifications by monitoring in-process construction and performing other quality control inspection and testing.
• Apply technical knowledge and experience of construction methods of full containment LNG tank construction which includes knowledge of carbon steel, aluminum, and 9% Ni plate erection and welding, roof construction, air raise and hydrotesting. Furthermore, knowledge of concrete construction for outside containment and management of interfaces between the concrete and steel teams.
• Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering and 8-10 years of relevant LNG tank experience or 12-15 years of relevant LNG tank work experience.
• Experience with the construction of full containment LNG tanks.
• Experience with Bechtel’s integrated concrete and steel liner method of constructing LNG tanks containment walls.
• Experience with the construction of Field Erected tanks.
• Experience with FERC permitting requirements for LNG tanks and Field Erected Tanks.
• Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas, or in a multi-discipline position assigned to a single area.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.

Skills

• Ability to work with multi-national employees and across different languages.
• Spanish speak skills advantageous.
• Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Requirements.

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