Lead Welding Field Engineer Job at Bechtel, California

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  • Bechtel
  • California

Job Description

Requisition ID: 290728

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
  • Work Location: VandenbergAFBCA
  • Salary Range: $105,060 - $160,220 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report . 

Project Overview:

Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel’s scope of service in Sentinel’s current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

For more information on the Sentinel program:

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. Responsibilities include the development of work plans, coordinating materials, performing, and documenting inspections, reporting progress, and resolving conflicts in design and construction related to the installation and testing of commodities. Duties include interpreting design and vendor drawings and specifications. This position requires good planning and organizational skills, ability to perform detailed inspections and the ability to produce accurate, clear, and concise documentation. #LI-CL1 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Implementing and maintaining Bechtel Field Welding program
  • Providing specialized welding engineering support for construction to ensure construction meets all code, engineering specifications and Bechtel procedures and standards.
  • Assisting in the management of the pre- and post-weld heat treatment program.
  • Assisting 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.
  • Scheduling and coordinating NDE with construction and subcontractors for the most efficient NDE schedule at the least cost and least impact to construction.
  • Managing and monitoring the welding test lab to ensure high quality welders are being tested and hired.
  • Working with the team to review and keep up to date with weld documents and ensures the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program.
  • Managing issues and maintaining welder qualifications and welder stamps.
  • Performing field inspections of welding work and advises on rectification of quality behaviors and defects prior to final inspection.
  • May be responsible for the implementation and leads the subcontractors and direct hire Pre/PWHT program.

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​

PWHT Coordinator​

  • 12 - 14 years of industry experience performing and implementing Post Weld Heat Treatment on large-scale projects ​

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:

  • Acquiring Bechtel Level II VT NDE is a condition of employment. Preference to also have PT, MT, and RT Certs.
  • Knowledge of AWS, ASME, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM and ASNT codes, specifications, and standards.
  • Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
  • Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in SMAW / GTAW / GMAW / FCAW.
  • Intermediate understanding of Preheat/Post weld heat treatment of equipment and consumables.
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment. Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
  • Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
  • Advanced knowledge of Piping Design Drawings/Specifications and Teamwork's/WITS.
  • Must be certified by written examination to Bechtel's nondestructive examination requirements as NDE Level II Visual Examination.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Bechtel's SWPP 4MP-T81-03701 Welding Program, 03708 Pre/Post Weld Heat Treatment and 03705 Welding & NDE Documentation.

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.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

 

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to  acesstmt@bechtel.com

Job Tags

16 hours, Full time, For contractors, Work experience placement, For subcontractor, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Relocation,

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