Area Field Engineer (Aeros)

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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.

This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.

The candidate will act as the Area Field Engineer on the upcoming project. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning and packaging, material management, quantity validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover and subcontracts. Your oversight will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements. 

As the Area Field Engineer you will be responsible to sueprvise all field engineering activities for all commodities within Bechtel's purview within your designated Area.  You will report on a daily basis to the Area Manager (Aeros) and ultimately report to eh Project Field Engineer.

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Major Responsibilities:

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs multipledisciplines, coordinating all activities related to the operation of assigned operating section.
• Responsible for field engineering activities within their assigned area. 
• Proactively engages with their teams’ development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback  

Material Management  

• Directs the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment.  
• Possesses responsibility for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting.   

Safety & Quality

• Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely. 

Technical

• Possesses responsibility for coordinating between construction and startup to ensure the various system walkdowns are performed.
• Interfacing with the startup specialist as required to support component/system turnover and assuming responsibility (as required) for area turnover coordination as determined by the PFE. 
• Reviews and approves inspection test plans 
• Supervises reviews of subcontractor submittals  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university as well as a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant work experience, or 12-14 years of relevant experience in the absence of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of direct hire construction.
• Previous experience in working with North American Building Trades (Union) direct hire trades are preferable.
• Previous experience in the installation of packaged turbines (i.e. Aeroderivatives or Light Duty Industrial CTGs).
• Experience in more than one discipline preferable (Civil, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, etc).
• Experienced implementing and utilizing Bechtel Standard Work Process Procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts. Knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Extensive background in construction projects, managing staff, providing leadership, maintaining good client relationships and developing talent within the project.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.
• Familiar with current industry quality standards.
• Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.
• A minimum of five years field engineering experience in at least one discipline as well as a minimum of two years supervisory experience.

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