Welding Field Engineer - Lake Charles, LA

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Project Overview

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Job Summary

In this role, you will maintain the field welding program and provide welding engineering support, technical knowledge, and assistance. You will coordinate the rod room and attendants, the welding test lab, and maintain welder qualifications and stamps. Your work will ensure that workmanship and materials conform with project requirements and contribute to the welding program credibility.

Major Responsibilities

Maintains Bechtel Field Welding program for all welding operations. Provides technical assistance to field superintendents and crafts. Provides welding engineering support to ensure construction meets all code, specifications, and Bechtel procedures. Provides technical knowledge for ASME, API, and AWS or other code designed and fabricated items. Supports managing pre- and post-weld heat treatment program whether self- performed by Bechtel or subcontracted. Coordinates the rod room and rod room attendants to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled and meet Bechtel and Code requirements. Coordinates the welding test lab to ensure high quality welders are being tested and hired. Works with craft to maintain welding documentation and ensure the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program. Coordinates the maintenance of welder qualifications and welder stamps. Assists in the field inspections of welding work to ensure workmanship and materials are in conformance with project requirements.