Field Engineer - E&I

Job Description

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

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Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

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Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

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Project Overview:

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The Project is a greenfield mining, process, material handling and ship loading project with a focus on sustaining production, minimise environmental impacts, strengthen long-term relationships with neighbouring communities and foster local economic development.

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Job Summary:

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Electrical & Instrumentation Field Engineer reports to Project Field Engineer and is responsible for activities relating to construction engineering within the electrical and instrumentation and controls disciplines. Duties include interpreting electrical design drawings and specifications, cable installations and terminations, field verification of materials, and technical direction to field electrical and instrumentation personnel. In this role, you will 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, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

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This role operates on a 2:1 roster, FIFO to Weipa, QLD. Local applicants encouraged to apply.

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Major Responsibilities:

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• Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues relating to the electrical and instrumentation discipline such as installation and testing of electrical systems, lighting systems, high voltage equipment and grounding, and DCS systems.
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• Establish an electrical design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer, including agreement on electrical and instrumentation engineering deliverables and overall construction application configuration management.
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• Responsible for quantity take-off, control, tracking, reporting and forecasting for electrical and instrumentation discipline.
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• Specify the electrical criteria for construction of temporary construction facilities as required.
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• Direct the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services and equipment including panels, motors and switchgear.
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• Approve field requisitions as delegated by the Project Field Engineer.
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• Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct electrical and instrumentation materials.
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• Coordinate and monitor the interfaces for electrical and instrumentation data exchange to support the construction automation plan and the project controls program requirements at the jobsite.
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• Develop and manage the electrical and instrumentation construction quality program.
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• Direct preparation of cost estimates for electrical and instrumentation construction activities and coordinate the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports.
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• Coordinate with Field Supervision and Subcontractors to plan/support construction schedules.
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• Plan and recommend electrical and instrumentation procedures to be implemented by Field Supervision to ensure construction operations are within requirements of engineering design and specifications.
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Education and Experience Requirements:

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Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

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Required Knowledge and Skills:

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• Intermediate understanding of production management including scheduling.
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• Intermediate communication skills.
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• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
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• Intermediate knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.
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• Previous supervisory experience within electrical discipline
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Total Rewards/Benefits:

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For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

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Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

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We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to********@bechtel.com