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Bechtel Corporation
Instrumentation Field Engineer
Career Insights for Construction / Building Inspector
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What they do
A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$60,824 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Requisition ID:
297682- + •
Relocation Authorized:
National - Single- + •
Telework Type:
Full-Time Office/Project- + •
Work Location:
Brownsville, TX- # 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.
Project Overview:
Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond! #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-BH1 #Major Responsibilities:
- Work Planning & Packaging
- + Prepares construction drawings and sketches. + Leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules and the design of temporary construction facilities and ensures preparation of "as built" drawings and other job plans.
- 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 shows 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:
+ Required 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:
+ Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas, or in a multi-discipline position assigned to a single area. + Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration. + Familiar with Bechtel's Business Ethics handbook and policies. + Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility. + Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements. + Knowledge of Bechtel's "Zero Accidents" safety program. + Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor's responsibilities contained in subcontract documents. + Prior experience supervising and administering subcontractors. #Additional Information:
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as required that may include but not limited to nightshift, or split shift. Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.). #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 # 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.- _Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- acesstmt@bechtel.com