Requisition ID: 279521 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Manila 

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Project Overview:

The Cheniere Corpus Christi Liquefaction (CCL) Project is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility located on the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay in Gregory, Texas. The 1,000+ acre facility started bulk early works in July 2015 as the first greenfield export facility in the United States. Bechtel has successfully and safely completed construction and it now consists of three operating Trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 15 million tons per year (MTPA), three LNG storage tanks with combined capacity of 480,000 cubic meters of LNG, 2 Jetty superstructures that can accommodate the world’s largest vessels, and dozens of associated buildings and utilities.

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project Stage 3 (CCL3) is a new phase at the existing CCL facility and will consist of seven midscale liquefaction trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 10 MTPA and associated infrastructure including utilities. CCL3 will perform all this work predominantly on a direct hire basis with support from only a few specialty and service subcontractors.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical direction to support project welding initiatives. You will review and screen welder candidates who will be supporting Bechtel projects. Your leadership will ensure welding program compliance and availability of welder resources to support planned work scopes.  

Major Responsibilities:

• Implements and maintains Bechtel’s Corporate and/or Field Welding program, may also be assigned as Lead Field Welding Engineer on large and complex projects.
• Evaluate welder qualification facilities, the screening, and qualification of welders.
• Interfaces with engineering and provides specialized welding engineering support for construction required to meet all code, client/engineering specifications and Bechtel procedures and standards. 
• Assists in the management of the pre- and post-weld heat treatment program. 
• Assists in the management of the rod room and rod room attendant to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled so to meet Bechtel, Code, and Client requirements. 
• Schedules and coordinates NDE with construction and subcontractors for the most efficient NDE schedule at the least cost and least impact to construction. 
• Manages and monitors the welding test lab to ensure high quality welders are being tested and hired. 
• Works with the team to review and keep up to date with weld documents and ensures the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program. 
• Manages issues and maintains welder qualifications and welder stamps. 
• Performs field inspections of welding work, and advises on rectification of quality behaviors and defects prior to final inspection 
• May be responsible for the implementation and lead the subcontractors and direct hire Pre/PWHT program
• Evaluate welder qualification facilities. 
• Perform Visual Examination of root, fill and cover pass of all welder qualification test.
• Evaluate destructive or volumetric examination of completed weld test.

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Education and Experience Requirements:

• Typically 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:

• A minimum 6 years of experience in direct hire welding and NDE on petrochemical construction projects, with a minimum 4 years’ experience on LNG projects.
• Current or previous NDE Certs, including VT, and RT, with Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in SMAW / GTAW / GMAW / FCAW.
• Knowledge of ASME Section IX, ASME B31.3 codes, and ASNT standards.
• Must be certifiable by written examination to Bechtel’s non-destructive examination requirements as NDE Level II Visual Examination.
• Intermediate understanding of Preheat/ Post weld heat treatment of equipment and consumables.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers 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.

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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