Coatings, Insulation, Fireproofing (CIF) Field Engineer

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. Bechtel will design and build Phase 1 of the Ohio One project, a total of 2.5 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of cleanrooms. Construction will require as much steel as eight Eiffel Towers and as much concrete as the tallest skyscrapers.

Bechtel will strengthen future economic development in the region by partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline.

Job Summary:

The Coatings, Insulation, and Fireproofing (CIF) Field Engineer serves as the responsible field engineering representative for protective coatings, painting, thermal and acoustic insulation, and passive fire protection scopes on the project. Reporting to the Lead CSA Field Engineer the CIF Field Engineer coordinates with the structural, piping, mechanical, and quality teams and with CIF subcontractors to plan, sequence, and verify the installation of coatings, insulation, and fireproofing systems. The position ensures that CIF work is performed safely and in accordance with project specifications, manufacturer requirements, applicable codes and listings, and Standard Work Process Procedures, and that it is sequenced to support pressure testing, inspections, system turnover, and the construction schedule.

Major Responsibilities:

• Serves as the field engineering point of contact for coatings, painting, insulation, and fireproofing scopes, including subcontractor coordination and technical support to superintendents and craft.
• Reviews drawings, specifications, insulation and coating schedules, fireproofing drawings, and UL/listed design assemblies to ensure field installation meets engineering and code requirements.
• Plans and sequences CIF work with structural steel erection, piping installation, pressure testing, heat tracing, and other disciplines to avoid rework and ensure required tests and inspections are complete before coatings or insulation are applied.
• Reviews and tracks subcontractor submittals, including product data, coating and application procedures, applicator qualifications, and material certifications.
• Verifies surface preparation, environmental conditions, coating application, dry film thickness, and touch-up and repair of shop and field coatings.
• Verifies installation of thermal, cold-service, personnel protection, and acoustic insulation and jacketing, including vapor barriers and weatherproofing details.
• Verifies application of spray-applied and intumescent fireproofing and firestopping, including thickness, density, and coverage, in accordance with the approved fire-rated assemblies.
• Coordinates with Quality Control, third-party inspectors, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for required inspections, and resolves nonconformances and deficiencies.
• Coordinates field changes, RFIs, technical queries, and material substitutions with engineering.
• Performs quantity take-offs and tracks installed quantities, progress, and forecasts for CIF scopes; provides input to project controls.
• Monitors subcontractor work activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and project safety standards, including hazardous material, ventilation, and hot work controls.
• Supports punch list development, completion documentation, and turnover of CIF scopes.
• Completes training requirements assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

•  Requires bachelor's degree in Civil, Architecture, Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant field construction experience, including coatings, insulation, or fireproofing work or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• NACE/AMPP coating inspector certification is preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of industrial coating systems, surface preparation standards (SSPC/AMPP), and coating inspection practices, including dry film thickness measurement.
• Knowledge of thermal and acoustic insulation materials, jacketing, and installation practices for piping, equipment, and ductwork.
• Knowledge of passive fire protection, including spray-applied and intumescent fireproofing, firestopping, UL fire-rated assemblies, and applicable building and fire codes.
• Ability to read and interpret structural, piping, and mechanical drawings, specifications, and manufacturer installation requirements.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes, including Standard Work Process Procedures and the Bechtel Core Processes related to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and Bechtel's "Zero Accidents" safety program.
• Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System, PTR, eSub and other automation tools used on Bechtel projects is an asset.
• Experience coordinating and monitoring subcontractors.
• Strong communication and coordination skills; computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

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