Requisition ID: 268517

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Project Overview

Following a successful PMC contract to oversee Separations Facilities Project for initial concentrate of rare earth light and heavy metals, Bechtel will be performing the next stage as EPC. MP Materials HREE Project in Mountain Pass, CA is a chemical processing facility separating 11 Heavy Rare Earth Elements through a process of aqueous and organic separations, precipitation, filtration, drying, calcination and packaging. The project is to be built within existing (Brownfield) facilities. The project scope is FEED, Early Construction Works and EPC direct hire.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project Engineer for the Mining and Metals team, based in Houston, USA. The main purpose of this role is supervising the engineering activity (all disciplines) on a project, or designated portions of a project, for a global business unit. Plans and directs engineering assignments on the project. Has technical responsibilities for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating these assignments.

Responsibilities

As a Project Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for:

• Directs and coordinates engineering activities for the project or assigned portion including supervision of engineers of all disciplines within a global business unit.
• Establishes or assists in establishing the detailed project execution plan and the development of the overall project engineering budget and schedule. Inputs to and owns the engineering elements of a project capital estimate (proposals and execution) quantities and budgets
• Performs and manages the work in accordance with relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Develops design and procurement schedules for approval.
• Prepares, approves, or recommends approval of project procedures for engineering, as required.
• Coordinates engineering effort with Project Manager, Procurement, Construction, Startup, Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H), and Project Controls when assigned.
• When assigned directs engineering activities in preparation of project proposals, including estimates for engineering staffing, quantities, scope reviews, schedules, and coordination with Business Development and other functional groups.
• Conducts annual performance reviews in accordance with approved procedures and holds career development discussions.
• Reviews and approves design documents, change orders, material requisitions, and specifications for construction or procurement use.
• Supervises the preparation of, reviews, and endorses bid analyses and recommendations for procurement of equipment material and services within Engineering’s scope of responsibility.
• Resolves field-initiated questions on engineering.
• Visits Jobsite as required for exchange of information.
• Coordinates activities among the design groups on the project.
• Initiates requests for specialized professional services.
• Initiates Bechtel/Client correspondence related to the engineering portion of the contract.
• Reviews project engineering progress against approved schedules, evaluates changes and takes corrective action when required.
• Makes recommendations to Engineering Management of key personnel for project assignments.
• Manages the flow of information required from third parties to assure the timely progress of the engineering work.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of project studies, reports, forecasts, special engineering reports, and plant data book.
• Ensures that Technical Risk Assessments are comprehensive and complete, safety practices and procedures are implemented, and engineering design and corresponding design documentation are in compliance with project Quality Assurance plan and procedures.
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to client, project and functional management as directed and as appropriate.
• Champions the creation of a project work environment, supported by leadership on the project/program, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, OR a professional license in an appropriate discipline from a recognized licensing board, OR specialized courses in relevant general engineering, architectural design or an appropriate engineering discipline
• Progressive work experience, including supervision, preferably in the project and staff design engineering or architectural design but may include other relevant types of engineering including startup, field engineering or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants or engineering/construction firms.
• 20 years’ experience in development of multidiscipline engineering projects, as engineer, discipline supervisor, project area supervisor.

Additional Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering applications of computers.
• Proficient knowledge of project engineering processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of related construction practices and economics involved and current knowledge of new methods of design and construction.
• Proficient knowledge on planning, application, and coordination of 2-D and/or 3-D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) design processes on a project.
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular discipline.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated skill in supervision.
• Experience in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of copper concentrators. Our projects range in scope and complexity from new concentrator plants with a nominal processing capacity of around 95 ktpd, with its associated infrastructure and auxiliary facilities to new over 150 ktpd concentrators with desalination plants, water, copper concentrate pipeline, and port facilities.

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