Heat Transfer Engineer

Requisition ID:  240121

Requisition Posting End Date: 

Bechtel Overview
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact.
We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values –ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants –integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.
 

Role overview

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work for a global business unit usually in one discipline in a project or staff group.  Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Performs work using Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)
• Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, material requisition, bid evaluations and award recommendations for heat transfer equipment.
• Coordinates Engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
• When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to project management.
• Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers, regulators).
• Reviews/analyses bids and makes technical recommendations.
• Conducts reviews of vendor drawings, calculations and other documentation.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and equipment count for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
• Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers.
• Supports a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have BSME/BSChE or equivalent degree.
• 7 to 12 years of Heat Transfer experience in Oil and Gas industry. EPC experience is a plus.
• A professional license in an appropriate engineering or scientific discipline, from a recognized licensing board preferred.

• Must be proficient with HTRI program to design/rate shell and tube heat exchangers and air cooler and independently perform thermal and mechanical design. Experience with cryogenic exchangers and familiarity with plate-fin exchangers and cold boxes is a plus.
• Applicant should be able to able to make exchanger selection (i.e. shell and tube heat exchangers, air coolers, plate type exchangers, electric heaters, hair pin exchangers, etc.) for various services and be able to evaluate bids and review vendor drawings for such equipment.
• Applicant should also be able to identify specific industry and technology experience such as LNG (APCI / Conoco Philips / Chart / Shell), Refining/Coker, Petrochemical (Cracker, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PVC, VCM, PTA, PET), Gas Processing, Renewable energy, etc.

• Broad working knowledge of ASME codes, TEMA and API standards.

• Experience with field installation / commissioning activities for heat transfer equipment is preferred.
• Experience participating in model reviews and vendor kickoff meetings to support project schedule and technical design requirements.
• Knowledge of systems, calculations, equipment, applications of methods, plant layout, materials, and computers for preparation of analyses and development of project deliverables within the discipline.
• Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.
• Broad knowledge of the application of Engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials.
• Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices.
• Understanding of Engineering planning and control methods.
• Able to work with minimal direct supervision of day-to-day tasks (issue datasheets, material requisitions, bid evaluations) to meet project goals for cost and schedule.
• Skilled in oral and written communication. Able to work in project groups with shared-work teams globally, to progress project designs.

What we offer
At Bechtel we offer a competitive salary package with the opportunity for flexible working to achieve greater work-life balance. Employee wellbeing is at the centre of our business and Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live healthy lives. We can offer:
•    Flexible Working
•    Private Medical Coverage
•    Life Insurance Program
•    Pension Scheme
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Long Term Disability Scheme

Our Commitment
Bechtel’s Vision, Values and Covenants commit us to the ideals of fairness, diversity, inclusion, trust, and collaboration, among others. These values help define our culture, our way of doing business, and the positive impact we aspire to make in the world through our people and projects. At our project sites and offices, we have many colleagues from different nationalities, religions, and backgrounds working together to accomplish amazing things.