What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Automation Lead position at Bechtel Corporation?
Requisition ID: 281123
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
Bechtel Renewables team is to deliver the project management, engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and testing services for a utility-scale PV solar project, located in the town of Copperton in Salt Lake County, Utah. When completed in late 2025, the project will span more than 200 acres and generate 25 MW of power from 71,000 highly efficient bifacial solar modules.
Job Summary
Will coordinate, implement and support information and automation systems requirements to support the execution of the project. Works with project disciplines responsible for the overall creation and operation of the Field IT infrastructure (Network, servers, end-user support), Automation Systems, and Integration platform for data exchanges. Also, will support the implementation of the local IT infrastructure and end-user support. Ensures quality and usability of data by completeness, timeliness, and accuracy monitoring, investigating and resolving data quality issues, identifying quality improvements, and maintaining business and usage rules. The Field Automation Specialist will interact with, key vendors, IS&T leadership, IS&T support groups, GBU functional support groups, and all levels of project / functional staff mainly construction, engineering, procurement, and document management.
Major Responsibilities
Requires a University Hire with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge And Skills
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.
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
- Relocation Authorized: National - Single
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: SaltLakeCity,UT
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
Bechtel Renewables team is to deliver the project management, engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and testing services for a utility-scale PV solar project, located in the town of Copperton in Salt Lake County, Utah. When completed in late 2025, the project will span more than 200 acres and generate 25 MW of power from 71,000 highly efficient bifacial solar modules.
Job Summary
Will coordinate, implement and support information and automation systems requirements to support the execution of the project. Works with project disciplines responsible for the overall creation and operation of the Field IT infrastructure (Network, servers, end-user support), Automation Systems, and Integration platform for data exchanges. Also, will support the implementation of the local IT infrastructure and end-user support. Ensures quality and usability of data by completeness, timeliness, and accuracy monitoring, investigating and resolving data quality issues, identifying quality improvements, and maintaining business and usage rules. The Field Automation Specialist will interact with, key vendors, IS&T leadership, IS&T support groups, GBU functional support groups, and all levels of project / functional staff mainly construction, engineering, procurement, and document management.
Major Responsibilities
- Provides automation support to teams on project, including setup, training, application use in work-process, software quality assurance and control, reporting, database administration, and close-out of all construction automation software’s and applications
- Analyzes user requirements and coordinates compliance with work processes
- Assists with meetings, workshops, and presentations as required
- Provides software training to project team members as required
- Tests and supports data integration of interfaces between software/programs
- Assists with customization of applications as required by project
- Coordinates and prepares meetings, workshops, and presentations as required
- Broadens knowledge of database management, programming skills, and 3D tools, to support team and project construction planning, work packaging, progress reporting, material management, turnover/completions, workforce management and timekeeping
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Automation plan that will define the execution and the approach to project IT architecture including IT infrastructure, automation systems, and the integration platform
- Coordinate Field IT infrastructure and automation deployment scope on the project and ensure that the IT systems are delivered on time to support the project schedule
- Field IT support including end-user support of project personnel, IT equipment\software specification, and purchasing in support of the project schedule
- Ensure compliance with the necessary automation information security measures
- Ensure that appropriate change management procedures are implemented and enforced
- Coordinate automation issues and responses among Bechtel Engineering, Procurement, Contractor Construction, Subcontractors, suppliers, and other project execution locations
- Provide oversight for project application data integration, data quality, and data handover
- Tests and supports data integration of new releases of production software/programs
Requires a University Hire with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge And Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, coordination skills with the project, customer, peer groups (within and outside IS&T), and related stakeholders
- Proven record in IT infrastructure implementation at project sites. (Preferred)
- Must have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of EPC automation tools
- Knowledge of project/application work processes
- Some understanding of industry principles and regulatory requirements around data integration and data delivery (e.g. ISO1950) (Preferred)
- Knowledge of data analytics and reporting (e.g. Power BI)
- Knowledge of the software and integration architecture of the core EPC applications (e.g. Autodesk, P6)
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.
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
