Mechanical Field Engineer

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Project Overview:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Project Field Engineer, the Mechanical Field Engineer will provide technical support to the works being undertaken, to enable completion of the work in accordance with the programme and approved design drawings and specifications.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”.

Major Responsibilities:

Work Planning & Packaging 

• Supports and coordinates subcontract field activities and coordinates with the appropriate site
  management on activities affecting the contract administration operation.

Material Management  

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

Quantities 

• Tracks progress of assigned subcontracts and provides input to project schedules and cost reports. 

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.
• Ensures housekeeping and cleanliness of the project.
• Verifies material quality, workmanship, and assures results meet quality requirements based on codes, specifications, and design drawings,
• Ensures work methods planned and executed safely.
• Ensures compliance with contract documents.

Technical  

• Proactively considers continuous learning or shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities 
• Provides technical administration and supervision of assigned subcontracts.

System Turnover Coordinator  

• Coordinates with construction management on priorities and strategies for Subcontracted work:
  • Schedules walkdowns for the scope
  • Validates punch list for the scope
  • Ensures inspection records are completed and submitted for the scope
  • Coordinates with direct hire Supervision

• STR/Subcontract Coordinator
  • Reviews and approves inspection test plans
  • Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals
  • Develops daily reports of subcontractor progress and performance
  • Reviews and approves subcontractor invoices, monitors field activities, and coordinates technical oversight, monitors subcontract budget
  • Assists in processing of change orders, requests for information, and field change documentation

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

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Required:

• Experience working in an operational environment, in a highly regulated industry
• Temporary works coordinator experience 
• SMSTS 

Desirable:

• IOSH 
• Sellafield experience 
• Black card - CSCS or equivalent 

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