Structural Site Engineer at Hatch

Summary

The Structural Site Engineer will provide technical engineering support to the on-site construction management and supervision team to ensure that construction work complies with the engineering design including specifications, codes and standards.

The Site Engineer’s responsibilities shall also include assessing potential field problems and developing solutions as well as assisting with supervision of works contractors and Hatch field employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with technical bid analysis and recommendations as required
• Verify site data and conditions
• Manage and resolve cross-discipline clashes or conflicts when discovered in engineering deliverables (drawings and specifications)
• Conduct engineering design checks or produce engineering designs to aid answering technical queries during operational shut-down periods
• Assist with the Field Engineering section of the Construction Execution Plan
• As applicable, assist with constructability input and on-site monitoring of design, work scope, construction sequence, impacts to estimating and scheduling
• Review of Contractor CWP submittals including ITPs and Method Statements
• Provide technical assistance to QA/QC
• Review and approve QA test reports and documentation where required
• Provide technical assistance to Construction Supervision
• Review and verification of contractor’s monthly progress reports
• Manage field information requests and site design change procedures (RFI, FCR, FCN, ECN, SI)
• Develop, check, and distribute specifications for onsite purchases where required, such as temporary works or site generated purchases Review and monitor contractor pricing and assist the Contracts Administrator in the review and settlement of change orders and claims
• Review contractor supplied deliverables including as-built documentation
• Coordinate third party inspections in conjunction with consultants and other authorities
• Generate and/or check field sketches or red-line engineering deliverables
• Manage, control and maintain onsite drawings, files and registers
• Review contract documents for the particular area of responsibility and identify conflicts and recommend solutions
• Verify that construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions as well as applicable regulatory requirements
• Perform technical review at substantial and final completions.

Essential

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school
• Possesses sufficient field and designer engineering experience for the particular position (Senior Engineer)
• Understands the design and field execution processes of large scale EPCM projects
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards for the particular area of the project under his/her domain
• Knowledge of construction means and methods including labor, material, equipment, cost and schedule requirements.

Preferred

• Appropriate engineering degree plus professional accreditation in South Africa
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and communicate well with project works contractors as well as the project team (Hatch, Client, others)
• Competent management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to produce workable and timely solutions to a myriad of field issues
• Highly motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a
• Exhibits flexibility and effective situational leadership skills
• Appropriate physical condition to suit the demands of the job.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally