Location:Amarillo, TX (Pantex Plant)
Job Title:
Construction Field Engineering Associate
Career Level From:
Associate
Career Level To:
Senior Specialist
Organization:
Construction Management (51073930)
Job Specialty:Construction Field Engineering
What You'll Do
Provides support to Construction by performing Field Engineering responsibilities supporting nuclear facility construction projects or technical oversight for nuclear facility subcontracts. Provides technical/programmatic guidance on multiple and complex construction management tasks. Makes decisions regarding methods independently. Completes assigned tasks under minimal supervision and technical direction. Reviews and interprets drawings and specifications to determine if information is adequate for successful completion of construction, maintains dialogue with design engineering to assure designs are delivered effectively and constructible/maintainable. Develops Work Packages including design drawing direction, sketches, material requirements, inspection requirements, and all documents required to allow craft to perform work scope efficiently and in compliance with all contract requirements and regulations. Oversees construction work for compliance with drawings, specifications and codes/standards including American Society of Mechanical Engineers Nuclear Quality Assurance 1 (ASME NQA-1), including maintaining records of quantities for input into quantity tracking databases. Performs constructability during design preparation and execution. Maintains direct relationship with the Project Field Engineer (PFE), Construction Managers/Construction Superintendent and the responsible Project Managers to execute the scope of work. Provides technical support in all phases of construction formation, project execution, testing/inspection, and project closeout. Maintains records of installed quantities and completed construction work. Participates in obtaining any required permits/clearances, lockouts, and work authorizations prior to commencing work on site. Performs verification of work in progress to ensure requirements of safety, security, quality (technical drawings and specifications), environmental control, workmanship and schedule are met. Establishes a document file and generates activity reports and periodic summary report. Transmits completed files to Project Records or records management, as necessary, upon work completion. Assists in the preparation of procedures, administrative, and technical documents. Prepares field material requisitions or purchase requisitions for materials and services.
May also fulfill role of Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) responsible for assuring subcontractor performance and delivery in full compliance with the subcontract agreement and requirements. Interact with, and monitor, subcontractors to ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications, safety, security, quality (including ASME NQA-1) requirements, schedule and cost. Assure subcontractor activities are controlled within Plant operational requirements, coordinate and report interactions to maintain the integrity of the Plant Mission. Review subcontractor submittals (drawings, data sheets, test plans, etc.). Verify, conduct and/or witness acceptance tests. Provide constructability input to the Project design group. Perform inspections and assist in the preparation of cost forecasts, construction schedules, specifications, and drawings. Responsible for field engineering, field problem documentation and resolution. Oversee and report activities and performance of subcontractor on daily basis.
What You Can Expect
Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
Bachelors degree
ORMasters degree
Applicants with high school diplomas may be considered on an exceptional basis if they have 8 or more years of relevant experience.
Preferred Job Requirements
Bachelors degree in engineering or construction and a background in nuclear facility Field Engineering and Construction
Experience using Standard Work Processes and Procedures (SWPP) or similar Construction Management procedures, as well as relevant construction employment on DOE/DOD nuclear facility projects, Field/Construction Engineer or Subcontract Technical Representative (STR)
Experience with environmental and safety oversight
Basic professional level nuclear facility construction knowledge and construction experience applying technical principles, theories, professional competencies, and application of techniques of job specialty
Learning to apply knowledge in solving a wider range of complex technical problems
Technical education and some related experience applying these competencies is sufficient to complete most assignments
Working knowledge of construction engineering practices in multi-discipline nuclear facility construction operations
Knowledge of general contractor oversight technique and processes for nuclear facility construction
Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design process for Engineering/Construction Projects
Working knowledge of Quality Assurance/Quality Control principles and American Society of Mechanical Engineers Nuclear Quality Assurance 1 (ASME NQA-1)
Ability to work in dynamic team environment at a high consequence facility under general supervision
Competent in oral and written communication
Have the ability to understand contract requirements and effectively assure the requirements are fully met
Familiarity with Project Controls processes
Ability to write Technical Evaluations and experience in writing Statements of Work documents for subcontract packages
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with in a team environment to meet project objectives
Must have effective oral/written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management
Must have organizational skills to manage all documentation and interfaces associated with effective construction management
Knowledge of single or multi-discipline construction operations and processes is required. Knowledge of organized Construction Labor and Building Trades relat
