I/E Construction Coordinator (Technician III)

Description

 (*IN PLANT ROLE - See Client specific information below in Job Requirements)  

Summary of Description:

The Technician will work under the supervision of an assigned specific discipline and based on experience the individual evaluates, selects, and applies standard applicable techniques. Could include discipline work of purchasing, expediting, NDT Inspection, project controls, surveying, laser scanning, schedulers, planner, construction inspectors, project coordinators, automation, controls, etc.

Duties:

• Assists assigned supervisor in various aspects of projects assigned. 
• Applying standard discipline techniques to make minor adaptations and modifications.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) with additional specialized training, or college course work, and at least eleven (11) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

License Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement

Specific Skills:

• Detailed working knowledge of Policies and Procedures related to project work.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. 
• Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
• Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. 
• Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.
• Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.

Requirements

*Due to in plant position the below referenced Job Duties have been provided by the client:
 

I&E Construction Coordinator Reporting to the Construction Lead or Supervisor, the Construction Coordinator will assist with the home office and field-based construction related activities. The Construction Coordinator brings specialist skills to key construction activities such as technical and safety integrity of the field engineering, field procurement, interfaces with QA, and facilities start-up activities. The Construction Coordinator is competent to supervise all technical discipline work associated with the assigned object(s) and may also be assigned to work in other functional areas e.g., facilities commissioning, engineering coordination or operations interface coordination. Career progression would migrate towards Construction Lead role.

Responsibilities
· The Construction Coordinator generally reports to the Construction Lead and may be responsible for Assisting with developing the Construction Execution Plan, which details the contracting strategy, management systems and staffing through which the build will be completed
· Influencing design engineering work to ensure accessibility in all areas of the facility including Inside battery limits (ISBL) and outside battery limits (OSBL) and for efficient use of yard space
· Ensuring major equipment and sub-structures are arranged for efficient handling and lifting
· Coordinating with the site team, this includes discipline construction supervision in civil, structural, mechanical, welding, nondestructive testing (NDT), electrical, instrumentation, piping, coatings, insulation, fireproofing, pre-commissioning, rigging and heavy lifting disciplines and field staff within Health Safety and Environmental, QA/QC, materials control, logistics, project controls and contract administration functions
· Implementing logistical and Human Resource solutions associated with mobilizing site teams, including offices, Information Technology, transportation and accommodation arrangements, emergency evacuation procedures, medical and recreational facilities
· Assisting with Pre-qualifying candidate fabricators and contractors and major package assembly sites
· Participating in bid clarification and kick-off meetings
· Compiling fabrication scopes of work for contract documentation, specifying tender requirements and reviews draft contract terms
· Assisting with bid evaluation work for primary construction contracts
· Participating in Site Safety Management System; delivering on pre-agreed site safety (and environmental) targets for Company and Contractor staff
· Assisting construction lead with site QA/QC Management Systems utilizing 3rd party specialist contractor services as appropriate
· Reviewing and assisting Construction Management in approving of contractor's schedules and planning basis (norms)
· Ensuring veracity of progress statements
· Specifying and negotiating progress recovery measures with contractor as appropriate
· Supervising in-house and contractor construction team activities
· Oversee and Coordinate I&E Contractors for field Construction of Capital Projects.

Basic and Required Qualifications
· 5 years' experience as a Construction Coordinator
· One and half to three years' experience in major domestic or International capital project construction in the petroleum industry, primarily in the area of site construction, fabrication, or installation, though other industry major industrial construction experience may qualify
· One year of related construction site management experience

Preferred Qualifications and Skills
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent training or education
· Demonstrable technical competency
· Second language (or aptitude for acquiring)
· Demonstrable interpersonal, teambuilding and team leading skills