Mechanical Field Engineer

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist project team with job planning at home office prior to mobilization to the work site.
• Review and understand the individual contract terms.
• Become familiar with project specifications and project standard drawings.
• Understand and maintain lines of communication to the engineer of record, Owner technical authorities, other Owner contractors, and Owner entities such as an operations or maintenance group.
• Assist with job estimating using industry standard job estimating software, job and task scheduling, construction equipment selection, and construction means & methods for various disciplines.
• Compare the construction drawings against the Owners provided material list to identify and requisition material shorts.
• Generate material requisitions for Delta provided permanent materials such as pipe insulation, insulation blankets, coatings, sealants, fasteners, and miscellaneous hardware.
• Work with materials and logistics group to prioritize material deliveries to coincide with project schedule.
• Participate with project scheduler and project team to develop and sequence the P6 project schedule.
• Prepare and submit temporary project infrastructure site plans such as job trailer placement, tool room placement, material lay-down areas, and on-site fabrication areas.
• Prepare and submit critical lift plans for Owner approval by analyzing force distributions and rigging arrangements for crane lifts.
• Maintain the internal lift plan spreadsheet.
• Assemble field hydro-test drawing packages and maintain the internal hydro-test log spreadsheet.
• Attend training sessions, seminars, and appropriate educational classes as required by department.
• Identify subcontractors required for the project and compile detailed scope of work for subcontractors and solicit pricing to incorporate into the master estimate.
• Manage the subcontractor and be the single point of contact (SPOC) at the job site
  • Review subcontractor daily time sheets.
  • Coordinate an office support area for them to include desk, communication and print capabilities.
  • Provide introductions to the project manager and project team.
  • Coordinate field support through project team to include equipment use, quality requirements, support labor, scaffold requirements or material logistics.
  • Research any technical questions or discrepancies that arise and provide solution.
• Become familiar with project non-destructive examination (NDE) requirements for various construction processes.
• Work to identify and eliminate any known health, safety or environmental hazards associated with the work.
• Write request for information (RFI’s) for drawing discrepancies, specification discrepancies, or field interference's using the Owner provided RFI Share Point site.
• Maintain the internal RFI log spreadsheet.
• Requisition new materials if identified in the RFI disposition.
• Prepare change notice estimates for new work scopes and RFI work scopes.
• Provide input to the weekly Project Status Report to include outstanding issues or information needed.
• Work with electrical Field Engineer when the electrical work requires a mechanical interface or assistance.
• Review and interpret design drawings and specifications to ensure current revision level, and correct technical execution of the work.
• Compare process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s) against the project piping isometric drawings to identify discrepancies.
• Perform drawing redlines, adhering to the redline and as-built procedure, due to RFI changes or other changes made in the field.
• Assemble system turnover drawings packages for the project completion effort.
• Provide schedule and progress appraisal data to the Project Manager
• Provide and coordinate resolution for technical engineering problems
• Work closely, support, and collaborate with the project team to accomplish all the specific responsibilities shown above.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management preferred. Related Engineering degree may be considered or 10+ years relevant field experience in the oil and gas industry in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years experience as a Construction Field Engineer, preferably in the oil & gas industry or industrial construction.
• Proficient with reading construction drawings such as P&ID’s, piping isometric drawings, and structural drawings.
• Experienced with current Microsoft Office suite.
• Experienced with Adobe PDF editor, Blubeam, and Visio.
• Experienced with construction estimating software such as WinEst, Timberline or equivalent.
• Familiar with Navisworks 3D model navigation.
• Current and valid Driver’s license with clean driving record

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to perform all work in a safe manner that meets company & client standards.
• Must be self-motivated and exercise self-initiative.
• Performs work in a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others in a positive manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing environment and work conditions.
• Ability to read and apply critical and analytical thinking from document information.
• Ability to work independently, handle and prioritize a variety of tasks concurrently, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication – must be confident and comfortable in
• Excellent interpersonal skills with team members at all levels, agency representatives, clients and subcontractors.

Physical Demand/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, kneel, bend, twist, reach, push, and pull, and may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform all required Job Description tasks in a safe manner. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work is usually done at client job sites in the field, and occasionally performed in an office setting, with possible tasks being done in/at warehouse facilities.

Disclaimer:

The above job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be construed as a complete job listing of all duties, which may be required from day-to-day. All work is performed in accordance to Delta Constructor’s Health & Safety Environmental policies, legal compliance requirements, and client standards.