Rigging Engineer - Wyatt Field Service
Houston, TX
About the Job
POSITION TITLE: Rigging Engineer
REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
Develop project specific rigging, mechanical, structural design calculations and provide technical conformance regarding codes and standards for Wyatt Field Service Company.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Essential Functions
Make SAFETY priority number one.
Early in the project development stage, conduct engineering on-site walk downs to understand scope of work and lead the development of engineering deliverables needs.
Communicate with field construction supervision to establish engineering needs required to support construction.
Incorporate design safety and environmental responsibility into daily action.
Incorporate positive interpersonal skills when communicating or interacting with customer, subcontract, vendor, craft and Wyatt office and jobsite personnel.
Employ organizational skills that effectively minimize obstacles that negatively impact the project. When obstacles arise, employ sound decision making/problem solving skills to resolve the issue.
Develops and maintains a projects technical design deliverable, an archive of design calculations and drawings, technical communications to internal and external stakeholders, applies codes and material specifications to engineering specific deliverables.
Provides input to crane and rigging selections and Constructability Studies.
Conforms project specific design requirements to comply with customer, Wyatt corporate policy and code design requirements.
Review and participate in the approval process of certain activities that have special technical requirements and procedures as established by corporate policy.
Review and participate in the approval process of certain activities that have special technical requirements and procedures as established by project scope of work with clients and clients engineering contractors.
Interface with CADD 3D Modeling and 2D Drafting in the development of Wyatt engineering deliverables.
Provide onsite technical field support to Wyatt Construction supervision and personnel during key and/or critical activities associated with Wyatt Engineering deliverables. May occur during Capital Project Construction, Pre-Turnaround Construction or Turnaround Construction activities.
Marginal Functions
As required by Engineering Manager, act as liaison with owner, regulatory agencies, subcontractors and/or internal departments on all design matters.
Conduct regular walk downs and inspections of construction projects, including safety audits.
Perform additional assignments per the direction of the Direct of Engineering and Engineering Manager.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge:
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience is required with a strong background in statics.
- A working knowledge of the AISC and ASCE code is required.
- A working knowledge of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Section II, and Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2, and the National Board Inspection Code is beneficial.
Experience:
- 5 years or more of employment in the construction industry (pressure vessel, structural and piping field) performing design engineering and supervision.
- At a minimum, introductory experience with developing lift plans in excess of 100 tons. Practical and degree knowledge of design and building codes, welding processes, metals and metallurgy for the petro-chemical and power industry is necessary.
- It is vitally important the prior experience generated a thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and codes and their impact on project activities. In addition, knowledge of computer hardware and software is also needed. Computer software: Microsoft Office (Windows, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint), AutoCAD, RISA and use of the Internet.
- A professional engineering license is desirable but not required.
License(s)/Certification(s) Required:
Valid state issued driver license.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
