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About the job: Kent is looking for a Senior Mechanical Commissioning Technicians to be based in Port Arthur, TX and support the GPX Greenfield project. Skills and Responsibilities: Responsibilities: • Reports to the Mechanical commissioning lead for planning and execution management support. • Carries out Mechanical commissioning execution work as directed. • Communicates with the Mechanical Commissioning lead for technical support. • Carry out mechanical inspections on scope. • Executes mechanical BCS and supports vendors. • Completes project redlines and check sheet activities. • Always demonstrate personal HSSE leadership and excellent HSE behaviors and ensure that safety expectations are communicated and maintained. • Attend all mandatory training as specified in HSE and Permit to Work training schedule. • Ensure submit daily the check sheets records of testing carried out. • Ensure all team members are fully aware and understand all the projects’ safe working practices and adhere to them to maintain a SAFE working environment. • Carry out mechanical completion line walks of mechanical and process systems and compile punch lists in accordance with project specifications • Carry out line walks and apply process isolations where instructed. • Understand the requirements for vessel inspections, alignments, PSV’s, Flushing and inspections • Assist discipline engineers to compile Livening Up Notices to allow sub system/system energization • Inspect mechanical and process equipment in line with project specifications and complete the associated ITR paperwork. • Take part in Tri Party Sub System/System Mechanical Completion Walk downs and punch list item categorization. • System Handover Management Process pre commissioning check sheet completion • As built mechanical and process documents in accordance with project procedure • Ensure the projects commitment to Safety is maintained. • To complete the work scope assigned within the defined project schedule, ensuring the engineering design standards are achieved and equipment operability satisfactorily demonstrated. In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development. Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: • Proven track record of 10+ years commissioning experience on Mechanical Systems and demonstrate an understanding of Commissioning process including: • Commissioning of Mechanical, HVAC and Rotating Equipment systems. • Control of Work/ PTW processes during execution. • Commissioning of utility and process systems. • System Handover Management Process pre commissioning check sheet completion. Communication: • Full fluency in English is required. Behavior/ Core Competencies: • Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. Details about the role: Location: Port Arthur, TX Relocation required: N/A Travel required: Per Project Requirements Contract type: N/A Experience level: 10 years
See More Details >>Requisition ID: 286646 • Relocation Authorized: National/International - Accompanied • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project • Work Location: Port Arthur, 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: Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake. The Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy GBU LNG projects. As the #1 LNG EPC contractor by installed capacity, Bechtel has the capability to successfully deliver a broad range of LNG projects through our integrated EPC self-perform model, strategic partnerships, and proven experience in LNG project delivery. Partnering with Bechtel means lower cost, shorter delivery schedules, and greater certainty of outcomes for our customers Job Summary: In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on a project. You will direct craft professional activities and work schedules, and coordinate subcontract work activities and team development. Your oversight will ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project policies, procedures, and job site work rules and procedures, and perform within specifications, schedules and budgets. #LI-TH1 Major Responsibilities: • Monitors and organizes subcontractor activities, through coordination and instruction of subcontractor’s management staff within the area of responsibility. • Role supports mid-size projects of medium to high complexity with multiple stakeholders’ involvement. Planning • Monitors subcontractor construction schedules, resource charts, and material and equipment requirements. • Reviews subcontractor construction methods, schedules, manning charts, and material and equipment requirements. • Coordinates the construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules. Safety / Quality • Monitors installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor, and other requirements • Enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management. Technical • Supports Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents • Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals. • Coordinates with Design on constructability issues. Level 1 • Leadership / Supervision (Discipline Supervision up to 50 craft) • Supervises and/or directs craft activities as assigned. • Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft. • Determines workforce requirements. • Coordinates established area operational plans. • Monitors tool and equipment usage on the site. • Oversees the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive. • Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation. • Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets. • Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents • Oversees engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals. Level 2 • Leadership / Supervision (Discipline Supervision of superintendents supporting 50 to 100 craft or Responsible for Area/Facility) • Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned. (Direct Hire) • Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft. (Direct Hire) • Oversees tool and equipment usage on the site. • Manages the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the craft professionals have the tools they require to be productive. • Manages engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals. Education and Experience Requirements: Level 1 • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience Level 2 • 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: • Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to the piping department. This includes preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings. • Inspect site for unsafe conditions and practices and take appropriate corrective action to correct breaches. • Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work practices at all times in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health Supervisor. • Champion the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy. Ensure that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility. • Monitor the activities of craft to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules. • Responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labor and maintaining the 90 day and 3-week look ahead schedules for labor and equipment. Interface with Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs. • Review and approve subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization and demobilization. • Responsible for implementing corporate project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned electrical operations. • Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire piping craft labor to execute work. • Coordinate established area operational plans. Provide input to quantity tracking applications and report weekly installed quantities to Project Controls. • Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate through Procurement to obtain these materials. • Assist in performing construction testing as required. Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts. • Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job. • Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate electrical personnel. • Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management. 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. 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 acesstmt@bechtel.com
See More Details >>Duties: - Perform pipe welding tasks using various techniques and equipment - Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings - Cut, thread, and assemble pipes according to specifications - Operate forklift and other machinery as needed - Utilize plasma cutting and press brake machines for fabrication - Perform machining tasks as required - Other general light construction as required Requirements: - Proven experience as a pipe welder or similar role - Proficient in welding techniques such as TIG, MIG, and stick welding - Familiarity with codes and standards related to pipe welding - Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to read schematics - Ability to operate pipe threading machines and other relevant tools - Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with precision - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues - Ability to travel for short periods of time to our project sites Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Per diem and expenses are covered for any travel requirements. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off Application Question(s): • Do you have a valid TWIC card? Experience: • Welding: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Port Arthur, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: • 25% (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Port Arthur, TX typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 8,184 mechanical trade professionals in Texas, with wages in Port Arthur averaging $1,140 per week for experienced workers. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel provide aspiring mechanical trade professionals with opportunities to find apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $110,000 annually.
