Location: Port Sulphur,LA, USA
Field Engineer
GrayWolf is now hiring a Field Engineer to support projects based out of our Port Sulphur, LA office.
Summary and Purpose:?GrayWolf is seeking a Field Engineer with experience supporting a range of projects in the Heavy Industrial Sector. This position interacts with customers, engineers, field supervision and suppliers to plan work and resolve field issues. This is a full-time, long-term, direct hire opportunity offering full benefits, competitive pay, and relocation for those who qualify.
Responsibilities:
* Interacts with owners, engineers, and estimators to prepare, review, or validate project estimates, scopes of work, and contracts
* Provide oversight of field activities to ensure installations are built to established quality standards, on schedule, and within budgets
* Coordinate with construction activities with Owners and Engineers, including ongoing owner operations and other construction activities by others.
* Monitor productivity and verify earned value for progress payments, updates, and contractor claims
* Recognize and initiate key steps in the Change Order Management process.
* Update project schedules and status
* Acts as front-line technical liaison for Owner and Engineers. Provide technical analysis and recommendation to GrayWolf front line supervision
Education and Experience:
* BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Construction Management with (2) or more years of multidisciplinary experience
Or
* Minimum (5) years similar construction experience in Paper, Chemical, or Power Industries, with background in scheduling and project controls
Required Skills:
* Logical and reasoned evaluation of field conditions and possible solutions.
* Ability to coordinate and facilitate work across a broad range of personnel, supervision, craft, engineers and project managers. Must be collaborative and able to openly engage with colleagues to achieve project goals.
* Ability to direct subcontractors and other 3rd party agents.
* Must be very well-organized and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
* Must be flexible with day-to-day duties and able to thrive in a dynamic environment
* Able to translate technical concepts to broader audience
Desired Skills:
* OSHA Safety Management Training or experience
* Applied project management experience
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office and Primavera
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
* Work is performed in an industrial environment, including hands-on support live equipment. The industrial setting will result in exposure to hot and cold temperatures, noise, fumes, limited dust, and chemical agents.
* Work is performed using office equipment with substantial time spent working on a computer.
* Requires walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, and occasional lifting of material up to fifty (50) pounds.
* Performance of this position will require exposure to hazards which require the use of personal protective equipment.
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday for routine work.
* GrayWolf engages in seasonal facility outage work which may require 12-hr shifts, 7-days per week for up to 3-weeks in duration.
Work Location:
* Home office location will be in Port Sulphur, LA with travel to work sites across the Southeast ranging from Arkansas to North Carolina to Florida.
* Candidate is expected to maintain on site presence at the assigned location.