Lead Field Engineer - E&I

Requisition ID: 294724 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Camp 
• Telework Type: N/A 
• Work Location: Cloncurry, QLD

 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel helps customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex, and multi-disciplined projects create jobs, grow economies, and provide opportunities for local and regional communities.

The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia. It is located in Cloncurry on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people. The Project is owned by Harmony, a world-class gold and copper mining and development company with assets in South Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea.

Bechtel is delivering the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope for the Eva Copper Process Plant and Non-Process Infrastructure. Bechtel is providing these EPC services across all disciplines and functions for this exciting capital project.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning and packaging, material management, quantity validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover and subcontracts. Your oversight will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

The lead electrical and instrumentation field engineer shall manage the site E&I Fioeld Engineering team coordinating and directing a variety of disciplines

Leadership/Supervision 

• Proactively engages with their teams’ development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback  
• Leads construction engineers in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline.   

Work Planning & Packaging 

• Coordinates with design on constructability issues.   

Material Management 

• Reviews material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials.   

Quantities 

• Possesses responsibility for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting.   

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. 

System Turnover Coordinator   

Direct Hire

• Possesses responsibility for coordinating between Construction and Startup to ensure the various system walkdowns are performed, interfacing with the Startup Specialist as required to support component/system turnover and assuming responsibility (as required) for area turnover coordination as determined by the PFE. 

STR / Subcontract Coordinator 

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

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Prior practical engineering work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the design construction and commissioning requirements of LV and MV electrical power generators and distribution equipment.
• Prior practical engineering work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the design construction and commissioning requirements of process equipment including pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control equipment.
• Willingness and ability to work FIFO rosters, travelling to/from various office/project site locations within Australia.
• Safety, quality, cost, and outcome focussed.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge of a single or multi-discipline construction or engineering operation.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards. Exposure to completion system would be advantageous.
• Experience working with, supervising, and administering subcontractors and/or Direct Hire workforce.

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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