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Requisition ID: 290140

+ **Relocation Authorized: National - Family**

+ **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.

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 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 lead a team to implement and manage field and subcontractor welding programs and provide technical direction to support project welding initiatives. You will review scheduled work plans, provide input to production meetings, and conduct program audits. Your leadership will ensure welding program compliance and availability of welder resources to support planned work scopes. \#LI-BH1

# Major Responsibilities:

+ Implements, maintains, and manages the Tanks Field Welding program.

+ Provides oversight & technical direction to Welding Engineers, field supervision, craft professionals and subcontractors to ensure construction complies with all code, project specifications and Bechtel’s procedures and standards.

+ Manages the subcontractor welding program. Provides specialized welding engineering and technical support for construction to ensure construction meets all code, client, and JV procedures.

+ Provides technical expertise for ASME, API, and AWS or other code designed and fabricated items.

+ Provides oversight and technical direction of direct hire pre- and post-weld heat treatment program.

+ Manages the rod rooms and rod room attendants, to ensure all weld filler materials are procured and controlled in compliance to Bechtel standards and Code requirements.

+ Manages the NDE subcontract to include scheduling and coordination with construction site and subcontractors to ensure NDE is performed with the least impact and cost to the project and client.

+ Manages and monitor the welder qualification lab to ensure the qualification of skilled welder, issuing each welder a unique ID, and maintaining welder qualification and maintenance records.

+ Implement and maintain welder and weld tracking program to ensure all welds are properly documented and NDE is performed per project requirements.

# Education and Experience Requirements:

+ Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience​

# Required Knowledge and Skills:

+ Working knowledge of current industry quality construction procedures and standards.

+ Must be computer literate in Microsoft word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

+ Must have the training and experience to take and pass Bechtel Level II VT NDE, with experience in additional NDE methods.

+ Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs), including TEAMWorks, Infoworks or Aconex, BPS or DSCS, PTR or Unifier, and other automation tools used on Bechtel projects.

+ Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

+ Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards is required.

+ Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.

**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.).

# 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.

_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_** **[email protected]