Location Port Arthur, United States Category Date Published 04/07/25 Status Open About you: Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage. We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. 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About the job: Kent is looking for a Mechanical Technicians to be based in Port Arthur, TX and support the GPX Greenfield project. Skills and Responsibilities: Responsibilities: • Reports to the Mechanical or Mechanical commissioning lead for planning and execution management support. • Carries out Mechanical & commissioning execution work as directed. • Communicates with the Mechanical or 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 building 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 5+ years Mechanical and commissioning experience on Mechanical Systems and demonstrate an understanding of Commissioning process including: • Commissioning of Mechanical, HVAC and Rotating Equipment systems. • Seal gas installation, rotating machinery (Turbines, Compressors, etc..). • 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: 5+ years
See More Details >>The position will work out of the Port Arthur field office located at 6300 W. Port Arthur Road, Port Arthur, TX. Candidates must live within 45 minutes from the field office. Work schedule is Monday - Friday; will work weekends and holidays as part of an on-call schedule rotation. The Electro-Mechanical Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining, repairing, testing, adjusting, and assisting in the installation and removal of all electrical, mechanical, communication, control, and measurement equipment at assigned locations; performing a variety of operations, maintenance, and construction tasks to maintain safe operations of the pipeline and its related facilities; and ensuring the facility is operated and maintained in compliance with all Company and applicable regulatory standards and practices. Duties and Responsibilities: The following represents the majority of the duties performed by the position, but is not meant to be all inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. 1. Complies with DOT and OSHA health, safety and environmental requirements and follows safety philosophy and procedures developed by the Company including: applicable environmental, health and safety rules, procedures, and accepted safe work practices, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems, and the reporting of workplace hazards and injury or illness arising from workplace activities; observes the workplace to identify conditions or behaviors that should be corrected and takes appropriate action. 2. Tests and inspects assigned equipment by monitoring performance and operating specialized mechanical and electronic testing equipment. 3. Maintains assigned mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment by making adjustments and repairs as needed. 4. Compiles records and analyzes operating data on equipment. 5. Maintains equipment spare parts inventory and operates and maintains technicians’ tools equipment, and assigned vehicle. 6. Recommends equipment design changes, gives technical guidance, and suggests procedures for proper and efficient use of equipment. 7. Contacts and confers with factory technical representatives. 8. Installs non-contract equipment additions and modifications. 9. Works with third party contractor on R/W encroachments. 10. Acts as company inspector on construction and maintenance project performed by outside contractors. 11. Assists with on-the-job training of new technicians. 12. Performs all other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor. 13. Performs maintenance associated with upkeep, cleanliness, and appearance of pipeline right-of-way, terminal, and station facilities. REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience • An Associate’s degree in electronics/electrical, instrumentation or a related technical field or its equivalent in experience is required. Experience as an operations/maintenance technician, or previous experience in electronics and mechanics is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to actively engage in safe behavior and understand and follow the principles and methods related to pipeline and workplace safety as established by the Company. • Knowledge of emergency and safety procedures, policies procedures, equipment operating parameters, and all applicable DOT, EPA, FERC, DHS and OSHA requirements. • Knowledge of system operation, pipeline and facility layout, and equipment capability. • Ability to work without direct supervision to accomplish goals and meet schedules. • Knowledge of math, general science, hydraulics and strong mechanical and electrical aptitude. • Ability to think logically and remain calm in stressful situations. • Knowledge of equipment, processes, and physical ability to accomplish the task as assigned. • Ability to safely drive and maneuver company vehicles. • Ability to prepare and analyze data and figures. • Ability to test, setup, troubleshoot, and maintain a variety of electronic/electrical and mechanical equipment to include but not limited to electrical motors (medium and low voltage), flow computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), personal computers (PC), routers and switches, fluid level instruments such as radar gauges, AC and DC relay systems, switchgear, breakers, motor control centers, contactors, electrical and hydraulic, valve actuators, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, pump seals, as well as various instrument and control equipment. Ability to use various tools in the performance of of the above duties to include but not limited to digital and analog multimeters, dead weight tester, calibrated gauges, safety equipment, electrical power tools, electric shop crane and hoist, frequency counter, oscilloscope, line finder, probe bar, pipe threading equipment (electric and manual), ladders, and safety harness. • Ability to utilize computer hardware and software to manage, record, and evaluate company information. • Ability to plan, organize, and perform duties with little guidance. • Ability to effectively work and cooperate with supervisors, co-workers and vendors. • Ability to follow corporate policies and the directions of supervisors. • Ability to refrain from causing or contributing to the disruption of the workplace. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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. • Occasionally required to exert up to 70 pounds of force to move objects. • Frequently required to operate cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes and high lift equipment and machinery including drill presses and power saws as necessary. • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds frequently. • Walking and climbing of ladders or stairs is required. • Ability to complete visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines (including inspection), using measurement devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Normal color vision (no color blindness) and ability to hear within normal hearing range including use of hearing devices as needed to reach normal hearing range is required for the position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Requisition ID: 284404 • Relocation Authorized: National - Single • 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 at State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake. Job Summary: 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. Major Responsibilities: Work Planning & Packaging • Prepares construction drawings and sketches. • Facilitates planning construction methods and procedures. Material Management • Initiates requisitions for field purchases • Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment. Quantities • Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required. Safety / Quality Control • Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely. Technical • Proactively consider continuous learning or show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities System Turnover Coordinator For Direct Hire: • Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development. STR / Subcontract Coordinator • Reviews and approves inspection test plans, • Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals, Education and Experience Requirements: • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience Required Knowledge and Skills: • Experience in overseeing the installation and inspection of rotating and static equipment. • Familiarity with ASME and API standards is required. • Experience in commissioning of rotating and/or static equipment is preferred. • Experience in LNG process systems is preferred. • Experience with BookBuilder and UPV is preferred. • Experience in managing TEAMWorks data and reporting quantities in TEAMWorks is preferred. 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. #LI-BH1 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 >>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.
