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:

Port Arthur, TX*
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# Project Overview:

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake.

The Infrastructure Global  Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy GBU LNG projects.  As the #1 LNG EPC contractor by installed capacity, Bechtel has the capability to successfully deliver a broad range of LNG projects through our integrated EPC self-perform model, strategic partnerships, and proven experience in LNG project delivery.

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

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead, implement, and maintain global construction field welding programs and provide specialized welding engineering support. You will manage, inspect, and monitor the welding test lab, the rod room, the weld heat treatment program, and the laboratory quality plan. Your technical advice will help ensure defects, behaviors, and other issues are rectified prior to final inspection.  LI-BH1

# Major Responsibilities:

+ Supports the Project Field Engineer and the Lead Field Welding engineer in implementing the site welding program on small projects

+ Implements and maintains Bechtel Field Welding program for all welding operations.

+ Provides technical assistance to field superintendents and crafts.

+ Ensures that all supervision and craft personnel involved in welding operations are educated and aware of applicable code and project requirements.

+ Additional Requirements for Post Weld Heat Treatment Coordinator

+ Coordinates work activities of subcontractor and direct-hire pre/ PWHT personnel.

+ Possesses working knowledge of Bechtel's corporate pre/PWHT procedure (PHT-2) and other welding procedures / standards.

+ Supports the crafts in meeting cost and schedules.

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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​

# Required Knowledge and

Skills:

+ A minimum 5 years of experience in direct hire welding and NDE on LNG projects.

+ NDE Certs including PT, MT and LT (Vac Box).

+ Knowledge of AWS, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM and ASNT codes, specifications, and standards.

+ 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.

+ Intermediate understanding of Preheat/Post weld heat treatment of equipment and consumables.

+ Knowledge…