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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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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
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
Assigned to the Construction organization as the Area Lead Surveyor (ALS) - Tanks, responsible for providing field and office support as required to the tank’s construction team. The ALS reports directly to the Project Lead Surveyor (LS). The ALS interprets design drawings and specifications to determine associated commodities and equipment locations and leads a field survey team, or teams in support of the tank construction activities in the work area.
Major Responsibilities
The Tanks Survey Engineer/Party Chief’s (TPC) duties include, but not limited to, the following:
Provide support to the Tanks Construction Team
Coordinates the field work required with the Tanks Field Engineers
Support the survey team’s implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs
Responsible for the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according to job specifications and appropriate methods of performing survey activities
Perform duties of a Party Chief on a direct-hire survey crew
Utilize survey instruments in accordance with Bechtel survey procedures including Robotic Total Station, GNSS equipment and digital level.
Develop and maintain survey data
Interprets design drawings and specifications to determine associated commodities and equipment locations
Perform and/or check survey computations utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D software as required in the performance of duties
Provide Civil and Mechanical project completion documentation including "As-Built" records
Perform settlement monitoring and create reports. (Monitoring Points and Horizontal Inclinometer)
Perform Calibration Baseline checks of survey instruments
Support the administration of the survey work request program
Perform verifications of subcontract survey work, if applicable
Support the 3D Laser Scanning operations, including reality capture
Providing direction and training to less experienced survey team members
Auto req ID
436620BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Construction
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Multi-Disciplined Field Engineering Survey experience with tank construction associated earthwork, excavation, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, and piping, etc. installation layout and verification
Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
Knowledge of construction survey principles
Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to industrial surveying field & office activities
Demonstrated ability to always maintain a safe work ethic and work environment
Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment, able to formulate a working relationship with survey team members, other departments, contractors, and survey functional management
Self-starter, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work on multiple work fronts, with excellent problem-solving ability
Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrated experience with Trimble Robotic Total Stations, Digital Levels & GNSS survey systems, and Access field software, and advanced knowledge of data downloading.
Proficiency with 3D Survey CAD software, (Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center), including the ability to perform and check digital computations for generation of survey layout data and drafting of as staked/as-built data; generate DTMs and compute volumes
Intermediate level use of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
Must have experience working on multiple work fronts, working under time constraints, and must be adaptable to changing conditions
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education
Must be physically capable to participate in project walkdowns, which may require the following activities, extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, some at heights exceeding 150 ft., walking on uneven surfaces, climbing in or maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces, and lifting up to 40lbs without assistance.
This project may have multiple work schedules that are subject to change and may require employees to work overtime, weekends and/or night shift when a business need arises
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of Bechtel's "Zero Incidents" safety program.
Knowledge of Bechtel quality standards. Must have a solid record of successful project completion with little to zero rework
Working knowledge of Bechtel construction procedures
Prior Energy GBU experience
Experience as Pilot of UAV (Drones) a plus
Familiarity with heavy equipment Machine Control technology
Experience with 3D Laser Scanning hardware and software
Able to operate/navigate survey boat for Sonar surveys
General awareness of environmental laws
Awareness of government compliance standards
Additional Information: Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).
City*
Lake Charles
State*
Louisiana
Job Code
Laborer Laborer
Affiliate Sponsor
Bechtel
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects
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
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
Assigned to the Construction organization as the Area Lead Surveyor (ALS) - Tanks, responsible for providing field and office support as required to the tank’s construction team. The ALS reports directly to the Project Lead Surveyor (LS). The ALS interprets design drawings and specifications to determine associated commodities and equipment locations and leads a field survey team, or teams in support of the tank construction activities in the work area.
Major Responsibilities
The Tanks Survey Engineer/Party Chief’s (TPC) duties include, but not limited to, the following:
Provide support to the Tanks Construction Team
Coordinates the field work required with the Tanks Field Engineers
Support the survey team’s implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs
Responsible for the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according to job specifications and appropriate methods of performing survey activities
Perform duties of a Party Chief on a direct-hire survey crew
Utilize survey instruments in accordance with Bechtel survey procedures including Robotic Total Station, GNSS equipment and digital level.
Develop and maintain survey data
Interprets design drawings and specifications to determine associated commodities and equipment locations
Perform and/or check survey computations utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D software as required in the performance of duties
Provide Civil and Mechanical project completion documentation including "As-Built" records
Perform settlement monitoring and create reports. (Monitoring Points and Horizontal Inclinometer)
Perform Calibration Baseline checks of survey instruments
Support the administration of the survey work request program
Perform verifications of subcontract survey work, if applicable
Support the 3D Laser Scanning operations, including reality capture
Providing direction and training to less experienced survey team members
Auto req ID
436620BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Construction
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Multi-Disciplined Field Engineering Survey experience with tank construction associated earthwork, excavation, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, and piping, etc. installation layout and verification
Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
Knowledge of construction survey principles
Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to industrial surveying field & office activities
Demonstrated ability to always maintain a safe work ethic and work environment
Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment, able to formulate a working relationship with survey team members, other departments, contractors, and survey functional management
Self-starter, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work on multiple work fronts, with excellent problem-solving ability
Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrated experience with Trimble Robotic Total Stations, Digital Levels & GNSS survey systems, and Access field software, and advanced knowledge of data downloading.
Proficiency with 3D Survey CAD software, (Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center), including the ability to perform and check digital computations for generation of survey layout data and drafting of as staked/as-built data; generate DTMs and compute volumes
Intermediate level use of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
Must have experience working on multiple work fronts, working under time constraints, and must be adaptable to changing conditions
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education
Must be physically capable to participate in project walkdowns, which may require the following activities, extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, some at heights exceeding 150 ft., walking on uneven surfaces, climbing in or maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces, and lifting up to 40lbs without assistance.
This project may have multiple work schedules that are subject to change and may require employees to work overtime, weekends and/or night shift when a business need arises
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of Bechtel's "Zero Incidents" safety program.
Knowledge of Bechtel quality standards. Must have a solid record of successful project completion with little to zero rework
Working knowledge of Bechtel construction procedures
Prior Energy GBU experience
Experience as Pilot of UAV (Drones) a plus
Familiarity with heavy equipment Machine Control technology
Experience with 3D Laser Scanning hardware and software
Able to operate/navigate survey boat for Sonar surveys
General awareness of environmental laws
Awareness of government compliance standards
Additional Information: Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).
City*
Lake Charles
State*
Louisiana
Job Code
Laborer Laborer
Affiliate Sponsor
Bechtel
