Deputy Project Field Engineer

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Pluto Train 2 is the expansion of a second LNG train at the existing Pluto LNG onshore facility near Karratha in Western Australia run by Woodside Energy. 

Woodside Energy is Australia's leading natural gas producer, and Bechtel is excited to be working with this key customer to help meet the increasing global demand for LNG as a transitional energy source.

As Deputy PFE, 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.

• On a medium to large (PFE Tier I - <$250m) job, performs the duties of a lead engineer in either an area, coordinating and directing a variety of disciplines, or as a Project Field Engineer, coordinating all activities related to the operation of assigned operating section. 
• 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.  
• Coordinates with design on constructability issues.  
• Reviews material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials.  
• Possesses responsibility for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting.  
• Other responsibilities as designated.

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience. 
• Prior experience supervising onsite Field Engineering teams as Area Lead or Project Field Engineer.
• Demonstrated experience in large Bechtel construction Projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.

• Technical knowledge of all phases of construction in a multi-discipline position
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Knowledge of the phases of project scoping, planning, and execution relating to the construction of multi-discipline works.
• Experience managing direct hire self-performed construction.
• Thorough knowledge of the content and implementation of Quality Policies and programs.

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant. 

This position has responsibilities that include exposure to changing environmental, construction, and operational conditions, which may include: extensive walking in and around an active construction and/or operations site, climbing ladders, working at heights from work platforms including scaffolding, and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), use of personal fall arrest equipment, walking and working on uneven surfaces, working in constricted and/or confined spaces, variable work shifts (e.g., day, night, weekends, 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, etc.), and work in inclement weather. Some lifting may be required. Candidate must be able to use standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. respirator, harness, life vest, hearing protection, etc.).

The Pluto Train 2 Project is a Major Hazard Facility meaning this is a non-smoking site and no tobacco products – i.e. cigarettes, vapes, lighters, tobacco - are permitted to be brought to the site

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With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

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