Civil Structural Field Engineer West

2 days ago


Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape, South Africa Bechtel Full time

Requisition ID: 289164

  • Relocation Authorized: None
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Yanacocha
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Yanacocha Water Treatment Plant (WTP):

Located 800 km northeast of Lima, Peru, Yanacocha is South America's largest gold mine. The WTP Project consists of two of the largest acid water treatment plants in South America (the West one with capacity of 3,000 m3/hour and the East one with 2,700 m3/hour). Early works are currently being performed on site, preparing the permanent platforms and laydown areas for the East and West plants, in addition to the Class 2 estimate, Level 3 schedule and Execution Plan.

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for overseeing the Civil construction activities related to Civil activities of crossing piping, which includes, stormwater management, and civils work. This position involves providing technical support and supervision to the appointed contractors, ensuring that all construction activities align with the project's Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) plans, quality standards, and schedule requirements. Will maintain effective communication and relationships with stakeholders and the general public throughout the project lifecycle.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Coordinating with engineering on constructability & design issues and monitors the interfacing between the construction automation plan and the project controls program at the jobsite.
  • Establishing a Design/Field Engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Lead Discipline Field Engineer/Area Field Engineer including agreement on engineering deliverables.
  • Liaising with craft supervision within their works area daily on any issues on works not being completed correctly.
  • Reporting any construction issues to their supervisor immediately and assists in their close out (e.g. constructability, safety, quality, progress compared to program).
  • Monitoring construction activities to ensure they are completed as per approved quality plan, ITPs, procedures and the latest IFC drawings.
  • Checking all materials being used at site are compliant to project specs and requirements. Monitors that all changes to the works follow the correct process in the form of of RFIs and FCDs prior to site implementation.
  • Monitoring assigned contracts to ensure contract remains up to date in areas such as drawings, specifications, cost and schedule.
  • Implementing controls over variables affecting job progress to ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials, and equipment and to ensure that other corporate programs are fully utilized.
  • Coordinating with the Lead Discipline Field Engineer/Area Field Engineer for any work related to contract administration and activities affecting the contract administration operation.
Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree in civil engineering with 8-10 years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Experience in construction of large-scale, industrial and mining projects.
  • Knowledge and experience in the implementation of ES&H and quality management systems.
  • Must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills to maintain a positive work environment between all parties including the client, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
  • Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment, with a passion to take ownership of projects and provide sound technical leadership to contractor's staff and field engineers.
  • Willingness to work in a camp in the city of Cajamarca at 4200 above sea level in an atypical regime.
Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers 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.

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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.

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