Lead Field Welding Engineer - Tanks at Bechtel Corporation in Brownsville, TX | Kablio

Role

Description

welding oversight

heat treatment

tank welding

nde management

weld tracking

welder qualification

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.
Provides oversight and technical direction of direct hire pre- and post-weld heat treatment program.
Implements, maintains, and manages the Tanks Field Welding program.
Provides technical expertise for ASME, API, and AWS or other code designed and fabricated items.
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 the subcontractor welding program. Provides specialized welding engineering and technical support for construction to ensure construction meets all code, client, and JV procedures.
Implement and maintain welder and weld tracking program to ensure all welds are properly documented and NDE is performed per project requirements.
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 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.

Requirements

microsoft office

vt nde

bachelor's

teamworks

aconex

problem solving

Must be computer literate in Microsoft word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Working knowledge of current industry quality construction procedures and standards.
Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
Must have the training and experience to take and pass Bechtel Level II VT NDE, with experience in additional NDE methods.
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
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.

Benefits

Relocation Authorized: National - Family

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1935

Hoover Dam Completion

The Hoover Dam stands as a landmark of early infrastructure innovation and engineering prowess.

560 vessels

WWII Shipyard Production

During WWII, the firm produced over 560 ships, significantly contributing to the war effort.

$17B

Annual Revenue

Operating at a scale of over $17 billion annually, it ranks as a major player in the construction industry.

25,000+

Global Projects Completed

Across 160 countries and all seven continents, the firm has delivered tens of thousands of infrastructure solutions.

The firm began building railroads and dams in the American West and grew into a pioneer of mega-projects.
Post-war, it laid massive pipelines across the Middle East and ventured into nuclear power, building the USA’s first commercial plant.
Its projects include Boston’s complex “Big Dig” tunnel, the Channel Tunnel, and Intel megafab campuses.
It operates in global markets across Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear/Security/Environmental sectors.
Typical projects include highways, bridges, ports, airports, LNG plants, data-centers, environmental cleanups, and nuclear facilities.

Culture + Values

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects.
We live for a challenge – make our customers’ ambitions a reality; adapt quickly and always look for a better way.
We do the right thing – exercise the highest level of integrity and ethics; create a positive legacy through purposeful and sustainable projects.
We take care of each other – safety and well-being above all; treat each other with the utmost respect.
We succeed together – embrace our differences, seek diverse views, and listen to understand; foster a deep sense of belonging.
We build trust – develop lasting 'One Team' relationships with our colleagues, customers, and partners; hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence.

Environment + Sustainability

50% by 2030

Fleet Emissions Reduction

Aims to cut fleet emissions by half by 2030, targeting major Scope 1 and 2 fuel-related emissions.

Net Zero 2050

Emissions Goal

Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all Scopes by 2050.

Developing and implementing formal climate action plans on all reportable projects to reduce and manage emissions.
Testing hybrid/solar light plants, hybrid generation with energy storage, hybrid dozers/excavators, electric trucks/ATVs, and telematics to reduce idling.
Created CleanBuild™ 2.0 tool to predict project carbon footprint including embodied and operational GHG emissions.
Training global supply chain team in net-zero practices, engaging suppliers, and evaluating alternative concrete materials.
Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to accelerate next-generation hybrid and electrified construction equipment.
Participant in Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) alongside GE, GM, Honeywell, Invenergy and others.

Inclusion & Diversity

900 Colleagues

Completed MARC Program

A large number of colleagues have successfully completed the MARC gender equity program.

150+ Participants

Women@Bechtel Conference 2022

The conference gathered over 150 in-person participants and hundreds more remotely, showcasing its global reach.

260 Female Professionals

Engineering & Safety Roles

Prominent female workforce involved in engineering and safety roles, highlighting gender diversity.

Top 100 Inclusive Workplaces

2022 Recognition

Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces in the U.K., reflecting strong diversity efforts.

Achieved ISO 30415 certification for Diversity and Inclusion, the first construction company in the U.K.
Participates in eight Business Resource Groups, supporting inclusivity and diversity.
Received national certification in Chile (NCh3262) for addressing gender pay gaps and workplace issues.
Launched Boundless@Bechtel in 2023 to enhance disability inclusion.

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Our Services

Careers – Construction Services

Job Fraud Alert

People & Culture

Role

Description

welding oversight

heat treatment

tank welding

nde management

weld tracking

welder qualification

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.
Provides oversight and technical direction of direct hire pre- and post-weld heat treatment program.
Implements, maintains, and manages the Tanks Field Welding program.
Provides technical expertise for ASME, API, and AWS or other code designed and fabricated items.
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 the subcontractor welding program. Provides specialized welding engineering and technical support for construction to ensure construction meets all code, client, and JV procedures.
Implement and maintain welder and weld tracking program to ensure all welds are properly documented and NDE is performed per project requirements.
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 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.

Requirements

microsoft office

vt nde

bachelor's

teamworks

aconex

problem solving

Must be computer literate in Microsoft word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Working knowledge of current industry quality construction procedures and standards.
Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
Must have the training and experience to take and pass Bechtel Level II VT NDE, with experience in additional NDE methods.
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
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.

Benefits

Relocation Authorized: National - Family

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1935

Hoover Dam Completion

The Hoover Dam stands as a landmark of early infrastructure innovation and engineering prowess.

560 vessels

WWII Shipyard Production

During WWII, the firm produced over 560 ships, significantly contributing to the war effort.

$17B

Annual Revenue

Operating at a scale of over $17 billion annually, it ranks as a major player in the construction industry.

25,000+

Global Projects Completed

Across 160 countries and all seven continents, the firm has delivered tens of thousands of infrastructure solutions.

The firm began building railroads and dams in the American West and grew into a pioneer of mega-projects.
Post-war, it laid massive pipelines across the Middle East and ventured into nuclear power, building the USA’s first commercial plant.
Its projects include Boston’s complex “Big Dig” tunnel, the Channel Tunnel, and Intel megafab campuses.
It operates in global markets across Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear/Security/Environmental sectors.
Typical projects include highways, bridges, ports, airports, LNG plants, data-centers, environmental cleanups, and nuclear facilities.

Culture + Values

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects.
We live for a challenge – make our customers’ ambitions a reality; adapt quickly and always look for a better way.
We do the right thing – exercise the highest level of integrity and ethics; create a positive legacy through purposeful and sustainable projects.
We take care of each other – safety and well-being above all; treat each other with the utmost respect.
We succeed together – embrace our differences, seek diverse views, and listen to understand; foster a deep sense of belonging.
We build trust – develop lasting 'One Team' relationships with our colleagues, customers, and partners; hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence.

Environment + Sustainability

50% by 2030

Fleet Emissions Reduction

Aims to cut fleet emissions by half by 2030, targeting major Scope 1 and 2 fuel-related emissions.

Net Zero 2050

Emissions Goal

Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all Scopes by 2050.

Developing and implementing formal climate action plans on all reportable projects to reduce and manage emissions.
Testing hybrid/solar light plants, hybrid generation with energy storage, hybrid dozers/excavators, electric trucks/ATVs, and telematics to reduce idling.
Created CleanBuild™ 2.0 tool to predict project carbon footprint including embodied and operational GHG emissions.
Training global supply chain team in net-zero practices, engaging suppliers, and evaluating alternative concrete materials.
Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to accelerate next-generation hybrid and electrified construction equipment.
Participant in Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) alongside GE, GM, Honeywell, Invenergy and others.

Inclusion & Diversity

900 Colleagues

Completed MARC Program

A large number of colleagues have successfully completed the MARC gender equity program.

150+ Participants

Women@Bechtel Conference 2022

The conference gathered over 150 in-person participants and hundreds more remotely, showcasing its global reach.

260 Female Professionals

Engineering & Safety Roles

Prominent female workforce involved in engineering and safety roles, highlighting gender diversity.

Top 100 Inclusive Workplaces

2022 Recognition

Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces in the U.K., reflecting strong diversity efforts.

Achieved ISO 30415 certification for Diversity and Inclusion, the first construction company in the U.K.
Participates in eight Business Resource Groups, supporting inclusivity and diversity.
Received national certification in Chile (NCh3262) for addressing gender pay gaps and workplace issues.
Launched Boundless@Bechtel in 2023 to enhance disability inclusion.

Articles

Our Services

Careers – Construction Services

Job Fraud Alert

People & Culture