Welding Field Engineer

• Relocation Authorized:
  National - Family
• Telework Type:
  Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:
  
  New Albany, OH

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

The Welding Field Engineer duties include interpreting welding design drawings and specifications, field verification of materials, welder testing, heat treat/stress relief, and aiding welding personnel as required. This position is not considered the design authority for the project, but only to enforce welding construction per design. Responsible for the performance of a broad range of construction quality control activities within an assigned area of responsibility.

Responsible for implementation of quality control procedures and policies to ensure field activities conform to project specifications. Receives technical and operational direction from on‑site supervising quality control engineer or other assigned supervising manager. Provides technical and administrative direction to subordinate lead field welding engineer and technical and clerical support staff, as assigned.

Directs activities of subordinate quality control engineers, and other inspection personnel, as assigned. Responsible for construction quality control program activities, such as development and implementation of inspection plans, within an assigned area of responsibility. Determines requirements for, and directs preparation of, technical and administrative documents and reports. Within assigned area, monitors the performance and overall progress of construction inspections to ensure adherence to the field quality control program.

Maintains quality control records in support of activities in the assigned area of responsibility. Implements procedures and policies established by others and develops procedures, as required, for the performance of assigned functions. Monitors activities of assigned subcontractors to ensure construction, material and installation comply with project specifications and quality control criteria. Ensures continuous, progressive training of assigned subordinate personnel. Performs annual reviews of subordinate personnel and participates in development plans.

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

• Must be capable of taking and passing NDE Level II VT certifications; additional NDE certificates are preferred (PT, MT, LT [Vac Box]).
• Construction experience assigned to a construction site.
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts.
• Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Heavy industrial direct‑hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in SMAW / GTAW / GMAW / FCAW.
• Advanced knowledge of Piping Design Drawings/Specifications and TEAMWorks/WITS.
• Intermediate understanding of Preheat/Post‑weld heat treatment of equipment and consumables.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. Excellent problem‑solving ability.

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