Geotechnical Engineer NOWOŚĆ

Opis stanowiska

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come.

We invite qualified engineers looking for opportunities to join our team to help deliver the most challenging projects in the world.

Position Overview:

This contract position (3-6months) is for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer who will perform geotechnical activities for the Poland AP1000 Project at the project site in Lubiatowo, Poland. The successful candidate will report to Bechtel’s lead field geotechnical engineer/geologist or their designee. The successful candidate must have strong teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, a can-do attitude, and a commitment to quality. The successful candidate will be expected to provide full time support of subsurface investigation activities at the site throughout the duration of the subsurface investigation.

Responsibilities:

The work will require observing field work including drilling, sampling and field testing activities, attending meetings and coordinating with other geotechnical engineers/geologists and/or client engineers in a team environment. Responsibilities include the scope described below.

• Become familiar with Bechtel’s specification(s), borehole location plan, bill of quantities and related subcontract documents
• Participate in scheduled training activities
• Provide technical direction to subcontractors performing the work, as required
• Observe field geotechnical activities and enforce technical and quality requirements
• Assist with drafting of field instruction forms to resolve technical issues or provide clarification for work
• Review field information provided by the subcontractor to ensure accuracy and compliance with Bechtel’s requirements
• Communicate observations and site conditions to Bechtel’s lead field engineer/geologist
• Coordinate work with Bechtel’s lead field engineer/geologist
• Help coordinate work between multiple subcontractors and ensure consistency of information provided by different subcontractors
• Immediately elevate issues to Bechtel’s lead field engineer/geologist for resolution, if resolution is not reached with subcontractors performing the work
• Assist with the preparation of Bechtel’s daily reports
• Participate in site safety and plan of the day meetings, as scheduled
• Be aware of and comply with safety requirements and reporting responsibilities
• Assist with laboratory testing assignments of samples
• Assist with any surveillance by the client or the Polish National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA), including presentation of samples and field work

Basic Qualifications:

• An M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology from an accredited university or college and minimum 5 years of progressive related experience
• Experience related to overseeing and/or performing subsurface investigations (drilling, sampling, field and laboratory testing) Right to work in Poland without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in English
  Knowledge of Polish geology, preferably the geology around Lubiatowo
  Polish certification as a Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (Polish and international) used in the nuclear industry
• Demonstrable previous experience working on a large industrial EPC project
• Experience with licensing, design, and construction of commercial nuclear power plants
• Experience with nuclear quality programs
  Experience working with procedures meeting nuclear quality assurance programs and occupational health and safety