Job Description

Field Engineer 

GrayWolf is now hiring a Field Engineer to support projects based out of our Port Sulphur, LA office. 

Summary and Purpose: GrayWolf is seeking a Field Engineer with experience supporting a range of projects in the Heavy Industrial Sector. This position interacts with customers, engineers, field supervision and suppliers to plan work and resolve field issues. This is a full-time, long-term, direct hire opportunity offering full benefits, competitive pay, and relocation for those who qualify. 

Responsibilities: 

• Interacts with owners, engineers, and estimators to prepare, review, or validate project estimates, scopes of work, and contracts
• Provide oversight of field activities to ensure installations are built to established quality standards, on schedule, and within budgets
• Coordinate with construction activities with Owners and Engineers, including ongoing owner operations and other construction activities by others.
• Monitor productivity and verify earned value for progress payments, updates, and contractor claims
• Recognize and initiate key steps in the Change Order Management process.
• Update project schedules and status
• Acts as front-line technical liaison for Owner and Engineers.  Provide technical analysis and recommendation to GrayWolf front line supervision

Education and Experience: 

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Construction Management with (2) or more years of multidisciplinary experience

Or 

• Minimum (5) years similar construction experience in Paper, Chemical, or Power Industries, with background in scheduling and project controls 

Required Skills: 

• Logical and reasoned evaluation of field conditions and possible solutions.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate work across a broad range of personnel, supervision, craft, engineers and project managers. Must be collaborative and able to openly engage with colleagues to achieve project goals.
• Ability to direct subcontractors and other 3rd party agents.
• Must be very well-organized and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be flexible with day-to-day duties and able to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Able to translate technical concepts to broader audience

Desired Skills: 

• OSHA Safety Management Training or experience
• Applied project management experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office and Primavera

Work Environment and Physical Demands: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• Work is performed in an industrial environment, including hands-on support live equipment. The industrial setting will result in exposure to hot and cold temperatures, noise, fumes, limited dust, and chemical agents.
• Work is performed using office equipment with substantial time spent working on a computer.
• Requires walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, and occasional lifting of material up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Performance of this position will require exposure to hazards which require the use of personal protective equipment.

Benefits: 

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule: 

• Monday to Friday for routine work.
• GrayWolf engages in seasonal facility outage work which may require 12-hr shifts, 7-days per week for up to 3-weeks in duration.

Work Location:  

• Home office location will be in Port Sulphur, LA with travel to work sites across the Southeast ranging from Arkansas to North Carolina to Florida. 
• Candidate is expected to maintain on site presence at the assigned location. 

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