Construction Field Engineer

About you:

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If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

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Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job: 

Kent is seeking a Site based Technical Services Construction Field Engineer for a Construction Project supporting multiple locations in Nebraska to provide discipline specific technical services oversight in their respective discipline.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Field Engineer (Technical Services) collaborates across the project team as directed to support the execution of construction and commissioning deliverables while adhering to project and contractual requirements. Also collaborates with Commissioning & Construction Superintendents/Leads to monitor and/or advise on the execution of Systems Completion activities. The Field Engineer has a thorough in depth knowledge of project execution and is able to provide input as requested by the Construction & CSU groups in their work. 



Skills and Responsibilities:  


Responsibilities:

• This position requires complete comprehension of the overall life cycle of a project and each phase from Engineering, Construction, Commissioning & Turnover.
• Responsibilities include reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering documents & drawings, technical procedures, specifications, project specific requirements and project correspondence. Has the ability to write reports and understand the process workflows, packages, and procedures for the project.
• Coordinate with project personnel on construction/ & commissioning scope execution as requested.
• Coordinate assigned work with client, construction disciplines, commissioning disciplines and other contractors & vendors as requested.
• Initiates the approved project RFI process and the utilization of RFI system as required.
• Evaluates RFI submittals to reject, respond, or forward the inquiry.
• Propose solutions to the RFI submittals with proper approvals.
• Ensure supporting documents are adequate (e.g., pictures, drawings, redlines, etc.).
• Assists coordination of construction and CSU scope of work and reviews information that will be used to classify and assess potential impacts to the project as requested.
• Assist in development and execution of Field Installation Work Packages, Test Packages and Turnover/Handover Packages as requested.
• Assist populating System Completions documentation to support compliant Construction and CSU from project system definitions.
• Ensure that systems are ready for client walk and assists/participates in walkdowns.
• Document and track exceptions/punch list resulting from system walks and drive them to completion.
• Participate in system turnover meetings with the discipline stakeholders and clients.
• Perform additional assignments per project manager’s direction.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.


Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: 


Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: 

• Pipeline compressor station/CO2 capture experience preferred 5 years.
• Established track record in leading project through Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, Start Up or initial plant operations in the specific discipline. 
• Advanced understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and Word software.
• Able to read and understand system process definitions and P&IDs etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, construction disciplines, and other contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, project procedures and construction specifications.
• Ability to communicate directions effectively and respond to questions from clients, managers, and all levels of construction & commissioning personnel.

Skills Requirement: 

• Ability to understand and discuss technical issues pertaining to their individual discipline and can relay information concisely and effectively.
• Approaches challenging tasks with a "can do" attitude and is comfortable managing change.
• Remains calm under pressure and can effectively handle several problems or tasks at once.
• Displays a willingness to speak up to the right person or group at the right time, when he/she disagrees with a course of action that might impact safety, ethics, company reputation, etc.
• Understanding of system process definitions.
• Able to verify field progress reports and quantity surveillance for accuracy before approval and distribution.
• Ability to evaluate project discrepancies & questions and reports information utilizing the RFI system.
• Ability to plan and exercise control over the amount of time spent on specific discipline work activities.
• Develops or uses systems to organize and keep track of information (e.g., “to do” lists, appointment calendars, follow up file systems).
• Keeps clear, detailed records of activities related to accomplishing stated objectives.
• Understands the process of mechanical completion, static commissioning, dynamic commissioning & system turnover workflow.
• Familiar with construction related project permitting.
• In depth knowledge of Project Completion standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria.
• Strong understanding of Project Execution, Construction, Commissioning & Completion practices.
• Strong understanding of work planning, scheduling and tracking.
• Demonstrated work ethic with delivery focus and strong organizational ability. 
• Must believe and support a strong safety culture and behavior.
• Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department.

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Able to complete work with a moderate level of supervision.
• Emerging understanding of key business drivers which you will be able to use to accomplish your own work. 
• As a key member of the business, we will ask you to support and champion new initiatives, to support new joiners, and to question the status quo. 

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. 


Details about the role: 
Locations: Central City, York, Wood River, Hastings, Lexington, Madrid, Grand Island, in Nebraska
Relocation required: N/A
Travel required: Yes, to various client jobsite locations
Contract type:  Direct hire
Experience level: 5 years