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Bechtel Corporation Lead Rigging Engineer in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Requisition ID: 281353
Relocation Authorized: National/International - Accompanied
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Lake Charles, LA
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Project Overview:
Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.
Job Summary:
Provides expertise in the planning, review, and execution of rigging activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of work. Supervises subordinate rigging engineers and/or other related personnel. Provides technical direction to construction engineers, superintendents, and craft regarding rigging requirements. #LI-BH1
Major Responsibilities:
Independently prepares conceptual lift and transport studies.
Provides technical input into the development of transport and rigging and lift strategies by advising project supervision and field engineering personnel on crane and heavy transport requirements.
Prepares technical specifications for bid packages and assesses subcontractor technical bid packages for lifting and abnormal transport requirements.
Provides input and assists in the preparation of estimates.
Prepares medium and critical rigging plans; prepares lift data sheets and formal calculations.
Reviews and approves medium and critical risk lift and site transport plans submitted by subcontractors or others if a Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineer (CRE) or coordinates the approval for critical lift and transport studies with a Bechtel CRE.
May supervise the execution of lifting operations and abnormal site transport movements on a project, coordinating schedules with Project Controls.
Develops rigging training materials and conducts rigging training courses as required.
Monitors the application of standard work processes and procedures.
Monitor’s compliance of rigging operations with approved rigging plans and applicable codes.
Provides leadership in promoting a safe work environment.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Extensive working knowledge of rigging planning and execution standards and requirements.
Technical knowledge and experience in construction engineering in the use of lifting equipment, alternative heavy lifting systems, mobile gantries, jacking, tailing, rigging equipment, and load distribution systems, including an understanding of transport/transfer of equipment, soil mechanics, and structural steel design.
Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
Knowledge and understanding of environmental, safety and health requirements on heavy-industrial construction projects.
Demonstrated experience as a rigging engineer leading to a thorough understanding of the technical knowledge described above, including advanced knowledge of and experience in engineering in the use of lifting equipment, alternative heavy lifting systems, tailing techniques and equipment, rigging equipment, and transport/transfer of equipment.
Additional Information: Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).
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