Field Engineer - Piping

Requisition ID: 297217 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Camp 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Cloncurry, QLD

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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.

Piping Discipline Field Engineer reports to Lead Piping  Field Engineer and is responsible for activities relating to construction engineering within the piping and pipe testing disciplines. Duties include technical oversight and mentoring of Piping FE, interpreting piping design drawings and specifications, piping installation/fabrication including pipe hangers and inline piping components, field verification of materials, and technical direction to field piping personnel as required. 

Piping Field Engineer is responsible for activities of the piping field engineering team relating to construction engineering within the piping discipline.

In this role, you will support construction Superintendents develop work scope packages and cost estimates for a project’s piping aspects.

This role is offered on a 2:1 roster FIFO to Cloncurry. Offered to local applicants on a DIDO roster.

• Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues relating to the piping discipline such as underground and above ground piping installation and pipe supports
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement for the planning of modularization efforts and sequencing of design and procurement to meet project Advance Work Packaging programs
• Establish a piping design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer, including agreement on piping engineering deliverables and overall construction application configuration management
• Responsible for quantity take-off, control, tracking, reporting and forecasting for piping discipline
• Specify the piping criteria for the construction of temporary construction facilities as required
• Direct the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services and equipment such as pipes, valves and hangers
• Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct piping materials
• Coordinate and monitor the interfaces for piping data exchange to support the construction automation plan and the project controls program requirements at the jobsite
• Develop and manage the piping construction quality program
• Direct preparation of cost estimates for piping construction activities and coordinate the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports
• Plan and recommend piping procedures to be implemented by Field Supervision to ensure construction operations are within requirements of engineering design and specifications
• Coordinate activities to ensure piping materials, equipment and quality comply with design plans and specifications
• Implement controls over variables affecting piping job progress such as such as piping installation and receipt to ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment and ensure that other corporate programs are fully utilized
• Administer major subcontract changes regarding the piping discipline and represent the company in major contractual discussions and negotiations
• Aid the development of hydro packages and verify and witness hydro acceptance
• Validate and submit (discipline) construction quantities for Quantity Unit Rate Report (QURR) tracking
• Interface with Project Controls for submittal of quantities
• 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. 

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

• Knowledge of modularization of piping and pipe racks, above ground & below ground piping systems and line testing preferred.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Philosophy.
• Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan and the Bechtel Core Processes.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
• Knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs).
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts, and the contractor and subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Experience working with, supervising and administering subcontractors and/or Direct Hire workforce.        
• Knowledge is normally acquired through: A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or Specialized courses in construction technology and management, and/or Prior practical work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above

Additional Information: 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.). 

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