HLW, Mechanical Field Engineer

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Project Overview:

Two decades ago, the Department of Energy (DOE) launched a mission to build a one-of-a-kind complex at the Hanford Site in Washington state to transform World War II and Cold War era radioactive and chemical waste into a stable glass form, making this one of the most challenging environmental projects in history. Bechtel is honored to have been chosen as the DOE’s partner, and we’re proud of our thousands of men and women who will deliver this critical project.

The DOE selected Bechtel’s team of engineers to design, construct, and commission this multi-facility complex, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant.

Bechtel completed the first phase of construction, the Low-Activity Waste Facility, in 2021, after which the team transitioned to commissioning the plant. In July of 2023, the first of two 300-ton melters, the chosen technology to transform the waste into a stable form, a process known as vitrification, reached its operating temperature of 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit.

The plant has successfully completed multiple readiness assessments over the past year as part of the commissioning phase for directly receiving low-activity tank waste and beginning to vitrify it. These included operational reviews such as the Independent Verification Review, the Cold Commissioning Management Assessment, and the DOE Operational Readiness Review. The assessments were conducted by DOE and other independent review teams, and verified that plant systems, procedures, and personnel meet the requirements to advance through commissioning toward operations.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide project field engineering support with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover. Your work will contribute to ensuring field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.  #LI-CL1 

Major Responsibilities:

Work Planning & Packaging 

• Prepares construction drawings and sketches. 
• Interfaces in planning construction methods and procedures.   

Material Management  

• Initiates requisitions for field purchases 
• Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment. 

Quantities 

• Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.  

Safety / Quality Control 

• 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  

• Proactively considers continuous learning or show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities 

System Turnover Coordinator  

For Direct Hire:  

• Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development. 

STR / Subcontract Coordinator 

• Reviews and approves inspection test plans 
• Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.

Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)

Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.

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.

Working in a field construction environment interpreting specification, procedures, vendor drawings and installation instructions, and codes.

Understanding piping P&ID’s, isometrics drawings, pipe support drawings (engineered specific and generic “cookbook”)

Scoping, preparation, execution, and restoration of mechanical systems and equipment (motors, cranes, hoists, rails).

Working closely with diverse construction disciplines, craftsmen, and oversight organizations.

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check which includes verification of employment and education. Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.

Experience with piping and pipe support installation and inspection and pressure testing of piping.

Experience with installation of mechanical equipment, piping and pipe supports.

Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, Division 1 and related ASTM material standards and codes.

Strong ability to read, understand and interpret mechanical/piping installation/construction drawings.

Strong understanding of change management and configuration control processes.

Understanding of welding processes.

Technical knowledge of a specialized engineering discipline, cost, scheduling, and contracts administration relating to the construction of heavy industrial or commercial complexes.

Strong understanding construction / system completion walk-downs, pressure testing.

General awareness of environmental laws. Awareness of government compliance standards.

Knowledge of requirements for Lock Out Tag Out for safety.

Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel standards.

General awareness of local labor laws and issues. General knowledge of state, federal, and local contracting requirements.

Experience working with, overseeing, and administering subcontractors.

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