Welding Field Engineer

Requisition ID: 283559 

•  Relocation Authorized: National/International - Camp 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Karratha WA 

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Project Overview:

Pluto Train 2 is the expansion of a second LNG train at the existing Pluto LNG onshore facility near Karratha in Western Australia run by Woodside Energy. 

Pluto Train 2 will process Scarborough gas and have an LNG capacity of ~5 million tonnes per annum. As part of the construction of Pluto Train 2, additional domestic gas infrastructure will be installed to increase capacity to ~225 Terajoules per day.   

Woodside Energy has selected Bechtel to deliver the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning scope of work for Pluto Train 2. 

Woodside Energy is Australia's leading natural gas producer, and Bechtel is excited to be working with this key customer to help meet the increasing global demand for LNG as a transitional energy source.

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. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Implements and maintains Bechtel Field Welding program, may also be assigned as Lead Field Welding Engineer on large projects.
• Provides specialized welding engineering support for construction to ensure construction meets all code, client/engineering specifications and Bechtel procedures and standards. 
• Assists in the management of the pre- and post-weld heat treatment program. 
• Assists in the management of the rod room and rod room attendant to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled so to meet Bechtel, Code, and Client requirements. 
• Additional Requirements for NDE Level III.
• Maintains and implements Bechtel’s Nondestructive Examination Qualification and Certification of NDE personnel (NEPQ). 
• Implements Bechtel’s Welding Program in relation to requirements of the various GBUs. 
• Prepares develops and qualifies NDE procedures, which also includes specialized NDE procedures. 

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​.
• NDE Level III​ Associates degree in engineering/science study from a 2-year technical college or university preferred plus 8 years’ experience or 12 years’ combined industry experience with NDE methods, writing procedures, and providing training​.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Bechtel Certifications & Designations.
• Must have Bechtel Level II VT and RT Certifications – Advanced Qualifications, training, and experience that meet the requirements of AS/NZS standards.
• Must have one of the following
• IS diploma / Weld Australia (WTIA cert) / NZ IW cert / WS Cert AS1796 No.10, other approved qualification – Advanced.
• Mandatory Requirement - Advanced knowledge on applicable codes and standards – ASME B31.3 and AS 2885.
• Office Automation Skills – Microsoft Word - Intermediate Microsoft Excel – Intermediate Piping Skills - Piping Design Drawings/Specifications / TEAMWorks/WITS.
• Intermediate/Advanced Technical / Practical Welding Knowledge - SMAW / GTAW / GMAW / FCAW.
• Advanced Preheat / Post Weld Heat Treatment.
• Working Knowledge of equipment and consumable.
• Intermediate Bechtel Certifications & Designations.
• Must have Bechtel Level II VT & RT Certifications Able to work night shift and day shift when the business need arises.
• Able to manage and support welding activities at night shift independently.
• Worked 8 years plus in Energy or Oil & Gas construction projects. 

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant. 

Additional Information:

This position has responsibilities that include exposure to changing environmental, construction, and operational conditions, which may include: extensive walking in and around an active construction and/or operations site, climbing ladders, working at heights from work platforms including scaffolding, and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), use of personal fall arrest equipment, walking and working on uneven surfaces, working in constricted and/or confined spaces, variable work shifts (e.g., day, night, weekends, 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, etc.), and work in inclement weather. Some lifting may be required. Candidate must be able to use standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. respirator, harness, life vest, hearing protection, etc.).

The Pluto Train 2 Project is a Major Hazard Facility meaning this is a non-smoking site and no tobacco products – i.e. cigarettes, vapes, lighters, tobacco - are permitted to be brought to the site.  

This position is available to both local and non-local personnel. For non-locals (FIFO/DIDO), the working roster is 3/1.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

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