Tanks Area Field Engineer Job Reston area,Virginia USA,Engineering

Job Summary

Assigned in a supervisory capacity, the Tanks Area Field Engineer reports directly to the Tanks Project Manager and functionally to the Project Field Engineer (PFE) and is responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of the Field Engineering group within the LNG Tanks and other Field Erected Tanks (FET) area. The selected candidate is responsible for providing technical support to the Tanks Manager and Tanks Superintendents and is responsible for providing technical oversight for all activities within the assigned LNG Tank and FET areas.

The selected applicant shall provide leadership and direction to field engineers in support of the Superintendents responsible for executing the Tanks construction work. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain LNG Tanks and FET field engineering and construction programs
Implement Bechtel's Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPP) specific to the LNG Tanks and FET scopes of work
Develop and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) specific to LNG Tanks and FET scopes of work
Maintain project document control and ensure all work activities are executed using the latest versions of relevant documents
Work with the tank discipline superintendents to develop detailed, integrated installation plans for complex, cross discipline installations
Ensure that work package generation by field engineers supports the construction schedule
Prioritize work for the multi-discipline team of field engineers within the assigned area (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation) and provide day to day direction and supervision
Work with Tank superintendents to ensure that quantities are reported, verified and submitted for all commodities each week
Perform quality control inspections of completed work and generate associated documentation
Ensure that all project quality requirements are understood and adhered to
Liaise with the design engineering group and provide support to resolve design and constructability issues
Assist subordinate responsible field engineers within generation of Field Change Documentation
Develop the technical sections of field subcontracts
Work with supervision to perform front‑end work package scoping
Develop construction progress reports and quantity forecasts
Ensure that field engineers complete required material requisitions to ensure that material deliveries support scheduled activities and complete material receipt inspections
Monitor field costs and assist in cost forecasts
Assist in the preparation and updating of construction schedules
Ensure correct preparation of applicable as‑built documents and inspections required by the contract
Perform system/area turnovers
Conduct annual goal setting/performance reviews and quarterly feedback discussion with assigned field engineers

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

Experience with the construction of full‑containment LNG tanks.
Experience with the BICSS method of constructing LNG tanks.
Experience with the construction of Field Erected tanks.
Experience with FERC permitting requirements for LNG tanks and Field Erected Tanks.
Knowledge of welding processes and practices used in the construction of storage tanks.
Experience in quality assurance requirements relating to the fabrication and construction of storage tanks.
Complete understanding of the MR process relating to the procurement of bulk materials and equipment on LNG storage tanks, field‑erected storage tanks and sphere projects.
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.
Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
Familiar with Bechtel’s Business Ethics handbook and policies.
Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the…