Lead Welding Field Engineer

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** Relocation Authorized:
National - Single*
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** Telework Type:
Full-Time Office/Project*
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* Work Location:

Pecos, TX*
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# Project Overview:

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery next year.

We are seeking an experienced candidate to be the Lead Welding Field Engineer on the project in Pecos, Texas. You will mobilize on a long-term (camp) assignment to the project in Pecos, TX. This position is contingent upon project award.

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Job Summary:

As the Lead Welding Field Engineer for the installation of multiple General Electric 7HA.02 Simple Cycle power generating systems, you will be part of the field engineering team reporting to the Area Project Field Engineer. In this role, you will lead a team to implement and manage field and subcontractor welding programs and provide technical direction to support project welding initiatives.

You will review scheduled work plans, provide input to production meetings, and conduct program audits. Your leadership will ensure welding program compliance and availability of welder resources to support planned work scopes.
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# Major Responsibilities:

+ Implements and maintains Bechtel Field Welding program, may also be assigned as Lead Field Welding Engineer on large projects

+ Provides specialized welding engineering support for construction to ensure construction meets all code, client/engineering specifications and Bechtel procedures and standards.

+ Management of the pre- and post-weld heat treatment program.

+ Assists in the management of the rod room and rod room attendant to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled so to meet Bechtel, Code, and Client requirements.

+ Schedules and coordinates NDE with construction and subcontractors for the most efficient NDE schedule at the least cost and least impact to construction.

+ Manages and monitors the welding test lab to ensure high quality welders are being tested and hired.

+ Works with the team to review and keep up to date with weld documents and ensures the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program.

+ Manages issues and maintains welder qualifications and welder stamps.

+ Performs field inspections of welding work, and advises on rectification of quality behaviors and defects prior to final inspection

+ May be responsible for the implementation and leads the subcontractors and direct hire Pre/PWHT program.

+ Implements welding inspection tracking utilizing TEAMworks/WITS applications.

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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​

** Welding Superintendent​*
* + Minimum of 10 to 12 years industry experience in welding and welding supervision with a minimum 3…