Piping Field Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Piping Field Engineer for a contract opportunity located in Corpus Christi, TX.

Overview:

The Piping Field Engineer will report to the Lead Piping Field Engineer. This individual is responsible for providing technical assistance, direction, and support to field supervision for piping and/or testing construction and installation activities for all disciplines associated with their assigned Area equipment and materials. The Piping Field Engineer may be required to support the Pipe Testing team depending on the needs of the project. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to nightshift, split shift, or day shift. 

Responsibilities: 

• Performing inspections and initiating supporting documentation for all discipline system installations on an ongoing basis. 
• Providing support to field supervision in establishing requirements for workforce, tools, equipment, and material requirements for a given work evolution. 
• Preparing short- and long-term schedules, and interfacing with the superintendents and other discipline field engineers. 
• Executing field material takeoffs from "Issued For Construction" drawings.
• Providing input to the quantity tracking applications and reporting on weekly installed quantities to Project Controls. 
• Preparing field material requisitions for equipment and materials, and monitoring status of purchase orders and deliveries.
• Trouble-shooting the design, resolving issues with engineering and/or fabricator using formal field documentation processes. 
• Ensuring all installations are per latest revisions of design drawings, specifications, standards, and codes.
• Acting as point of contact for coordination and resolution of all technical issues related to select contractors on site who provide technical services for the execution of the permanent plant piping systems scope of work.
• Completing and verifying quality documentation per inspection and test plans. 
• Completing final system walk-downs, deficiency tracking and close-out.
• Completing and reviewing as-built documentation. 
• Monitoring actual work performance compared to the project budget and schedule.
• Responsibilities in support of Piping Testing may include: Support all activities related to Testing, Flushing, Hydro jetting, Bores coping, Blowing /Drying, Cleanliness and Restoration. 
• Assisting in development, creation, reviewing, approving, and issuing Pneumatic, Hydrostatic, Service and Visual test packages. 
• Assisting the verification and witnessing of acceptance of tests. 
• Assisting in development, creation, reviewing, approving, and issuing Pneumatic Test Safety Plans.
• Control and maintain master set of Test Package PIDs. 
• Identify, purchase, implement control and track piping test material and test equipment.
• Conduct Pneumatic and hydrostatic pressure tests. Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans pertaining to Pipe Testing and Cleanliness.
• Support the establishment of procedures on testing of piping systems.

Requirements: 

• University/B.S. degree in Civil Engineering plus 6 years of experience or 10 years equivalent industry experience in-lieu of a degree.
• Construction experience assigned to a construction site.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
• Good knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other common applications used on the construction industry.
• Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts.
• Understanding of applicable work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
• Familiarity with client Standard Applications (SAPs) including Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on projects.

Additional Information: Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: 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.).