Deputy Lead Welding Fe

Deputy Lead Welding Fe


Company
Bechtel
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Trabajo.org
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Job Description
**Requisition ID: 290625**- **Relocation Authorized: None**
- **Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project**
- **Work Location: Yanacocha***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.** Yanacocha Water Treatment Plant (WTP)**:

- Ubicada a 800 km al noreste de Lima, Perú, Yanacocha es la mina de oro más grande de Sudamérica. El Proyecto WTP consiste en dos de las plantas de tratamiento de aguas ácidas más grandes de Sudamérica (la del oeste tendrá una capacidad de 3.000 y la del este 2.700 m3/hora). Actualmente se realizan Trabajos Tempranos en el sitio, preparando las plataformas permanentes y áreas de acopio para las plantas Este y Oeste, además de la estimación Clase 2, programa nível 3 y el Plan de Ejecución.** Job Summary**:

- In this role, you will lead, implement, and maintain global construction field welding programs and provide specialized welding engineering support. You will manage, inspect, and monitor the welding test lab, the rod room, the weld heat treatment program, and the laboratory quality plan. Your technical advice will help ensure defects, behaviors, and other issues are rectified prior to final inspection.** Major Responsibilities**:

Implementing and maintaining Bechtel Field Welding program, may also be assigned as Lead Field Welding Engineer on large projects.
- Providing specialized welding engineering support for construction to ensure construction meets all code, client/engineering specifications and Bechtel procedures and standards.
- Assisting in the management of the pre
- and post-weld heat treatment program.
- Assisting in the management of the rod room and rod room attendant to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled so to meet Bechtel, Code, and Client requirements.
- Scheduling and coordinating NDE with construction and subcontractors for the most efficient NDE schedule at the least cost and least impact to construction.
- Managing and monitoring the welding test lab to ensure high quality welders are being tested and hired.
- Working with the team to review and keep up to date with weld documents and ensures the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program.
- Managing issues and maintaining welder qualifications and welder stamps.
- Performing field inspections of welding work and advises on rectification of quality behaviors and defects prior to final inspection.
- May be responsible for the implementation and leads the subcontractors and direct hire Pre/PWHT program.
- **Education and Experience Requirements**:

- Requires a bachelor's degree in Welding or Mechanical Engineering (or international equivalent) and 8 - 10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience in direct hire welding.** Required Knowledge and Skills**:

NDE Certs including PT, MT and LT (Vac Box).
- Knowledge of AWS, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM and ASNT codes, specifications, and standards.
- Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
- Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in SMAW / GTAW / GMAW / FCAW.
- Intermediate understanding of Preheat/Post weld heat treatment of equipment and consumables.
- Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment. Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
- Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
- Advanced knowledge of Piping Design Drawings/Specifications and Teamwork’s/WITS.
- Must be certified by written examination to Bechtel's nondestructive examination requirements as NDE Level II Visual Examination.
- Knowledge and understanding of Bechtel's SWPP 4MP-T81-03701 Welding Program, 03708 Pre/Post Weld Heat Treatment and 03705 Welding & NDE Documentation.
- Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, WITs, Teamwork

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