UPF, Coatings and Civil Subcontract Technical Representative

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Project Overview:

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security. This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

UPF will be a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar project and will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy’s largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

The UPF Construction project works on various schedules with differing start times, and may require employees to work overtime, weekends, and/or nightshift when a business need arises.

Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.

Job Summary:

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. #LI-CL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Overall planning, coordination and scheduling of subcontractor work.
• Interface with STR Manager and other team members; serve as focal point for coordination of work by assigned subcontracts.
• Monitoring and inspecting the subcontractor’s quality of work, validating subcontractors installed quantities and monthly progress payments and invoices.
• Monitoring subcontractor force account and time and management reports, and coordinating subcontractor’s activities with work performed by others.
• Performing surveillances and inspections of subcontractors’ work to confirm compliance with subcontract requirements, monitoring subcontractor submittals and coordinating project review of same, and coordinating with the UPF Engineering and when applicable, the subcontractors design entity for Engineer Procure and Construct (EPC) subcontracts.
• Exercises professional judgment within the framework of broad guidelines provided by superiors. Providing direction to subcontractors, construction office technical or clerical personnel.
• Manages and coordinates Subcontractor Construction Work Packages (CWPs) to support subcontract activities in the field.
• Manages subcontract specific Condition Reports including creating Corrective Action Plans and participating in Casual (apparent/root) Analysis.
• May supervise and/or direct other STR personnel within an assigned scope or area and coordinates with STR Construction Manager and STR Lead on process/procedure implementation.
• Coordinates subcontract execution and scheduling needs with STR Discipline Lead, STR Manager and/or Construction Area Sub-project team.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain site security badge for access to work site.
• Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and experience of DOE, DOD and/or commercial nuclear construction projects is required.
• Must have working knowledge of the Bechtel Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs) and the related Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• The candidate should be a self-starter, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work well in a team environment.
• The candidate should have a good working knowledge of current design codes and standards such as NFPA, ACI, AISC, ASME, as well as NQA-1 requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance standards required on NNSA/DOE projects.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.
• Familiarity with nuclear quality and commercial practice standards is desired.
• Recent experience in Civil, Mechanical/Piping or Electrical engineering and/or managing a Bechtel civil, mechanical (piping, HVAC, etc.), or an electrical type of subcontract at a major EPC Project (UPF).
• Previous experience managing Construction/Subcontract field design changes.
• Previous experience with Civil related work activities (concrete, materials testing, concrete batch plant).
• Additional experience in structural or architectural commodities installation a plus.

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