Construction Technology Field Technician (Digital)

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets.

M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Job Summary:

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the deployment, setup, and day-to-day use of construction automation hardware across the jobsite.Install and configure project applications on mobile devices including tablets, phones, and push-to-talk systems.
• Distribute and manage mobile devices for field users, including setup, updates, and issue resolution.
•  Support field use of drones, robotic systems (e.g., robot dogs), and other reality capture technologies.
• Perform basic flight operations or assist with drone data collection activities in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with automation teams to ensure collected data is transferred, processed, and made available for project use.
• Troubleshoot hardware, device, and connectivity issues encountered by field personnel and escalate as needed.
• Work directly with construction crews, superintendents, and field engineers to resolve day-to-day technology issues.
• Ensure field devices are maintained, charged, and ready for use.
• Track device inventory, assignments, and condition across the project.
• Support onboarding of field personnel on use of mobile devices, push-to-talk systems, and other assigned tools.
• Follow approved Construction Automation standards, configurations, and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of device setups, common issues, and resolutions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Information Systems, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with mobile device deployment (tablets, phones, push-to-talk systems).
• Basic understanding of construction workflows and field operations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on resolving issues quickly in the field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with craft, supervision, and project teams.
• Experience working with construction teams on large-scale projects.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• FAA Part 107 certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience operating drones in construction or industrial environments.
• Experience with laser scanning or other reality capture technologies.
• Familiarity with mobile device management tools and push-to-talk systems in a field environment.
• Experience supporting reality capture workflows (drone imagery, laser scanning, or photogrammetry)

Physical / Work Environment

• Full-time assignment at an active construction project site.
• Significant time spent in field environments supporting crews directly.
• Requires walking, climbing, and working in outdoor conditions.
• May require travel across different areas of the project site.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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