Mechanical Field Engineer

Overview

Duration: 12-month contract on W2

Pay Range: $63/hr. to $67/hr. on W2

• Facilitate mechanical building system startups & commissioning activities.
• Please provide subject-matter expert assistance in reviewing product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, & contractor generated RFIs.
• Work with construction contractors and equipment vendors to coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning & handover to end users.
• Coordination of weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, & manufacturing shops.
• Conduct work progress inspections on a continuous basis.
• Support construction administration activities related to schedule coordination, quality confirmations, weekly coordination meetings, and planned utility outages.
• Conduct inspections and observations of mechanical building systems for compliance with project specifications, quality standards, & applicable codes.
• Oversee work of mechanical contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestone targets, & coordination with other groups.
• Prepare field engineering status reports of work progress and schedule to the Project Managers.
• Provide input and feedback to improve project technical specifications and standards.
• Implement building construction projects to support the site.
• Coordinates construction scheduling and communication.
• Manage daily construction and RFI support for construction projects.
• Act as liaison between in-field construction and project management.
• May be responsible for estimates, schedules, materials, and purchase orders.
• Supervises construction activity in the field.
• Coordinate weekend/shutdown work plans with contractors, facilities, NAMC shops, PC, and PE.
• Work with vendors and contractors to coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and scheduling.
• Know general building construction methods.
• Monitor equipment installation methods for confirmation that installation meets specifications and drawings.
• Coordinator RFI’s and CCR’s.

• 5-10+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects.
• 5+ years in the mechanical design field.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Possess extensive knowledge of prevailing building codes and professional industry standards (including but not limited to: IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
• Proficient in drawing review and field application abilities.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures, safe work practices, and OSHA requirements for mechanical installations, including but not limited to Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Energy, & arc flash safety.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical matters in written & verbal formats.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, & prioritize project commitments based on established deadlines and project milestones.
• Ability to properly manage a construction schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Experience in design criteria development for mechanical systems.
• Ability to stand, stoop, and walk throughout a large industrial manufacturing plant for many hours of the day.
• Ability to ascend & descend stairs to the roof or equipment rooms throughout a large industrial manufacturing plant.
• Automotive experience with engine, transmission, or vehicle facilities or similar industrial manufacturer.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.

• Software experience:
  AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project.