What are the responsibilities and job description for the Formwork and Field Technician position at Bechtel Corporation?
Requisition ID: 295940
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Project Overview
Bechtel Equipment Operations (BEO) supports Bechtel Construction through Centers of Excellence in Equipment Operations, Rigging Services, Tools & Consumables, UAVs, Scaffold, Shoring & Formwork, Heavy Haul, Survey, and AR/VR.
The Formwork Field Technician provides Bechtel projects with Doka Frami Xlife handset formwork systems at below-market rates, offering a standardized, high-quality solution that improves productivity, planning, and 3D design capabilities.
Job Summary
The Formwork Field Technician supports the safe and efficient installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of formwork and shoring systems. The role provides technical support for project planning, constructability reviews, field training, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives, including the evaluation of innovative formwork solutions. This is a full-time BEO-based role, with approximately 50% of time spent onsite at PALNG and 50% onsite at LALNG.
Major Responsibilities
The Formwork Field Technician will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Port Arthur, TX
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Project Overview
Bechtel Equipment Operations (BEO) supports Bechtel Construction through Centers of Excellence in Equipment Operations, Rigging Services, Tools & Consumables, UAVs, Scaffold, Shoring & Formwork, Heavy Haul, Survey, and AR/VR.
The Formwork Field Technician provides Bechtel projects with Doka Frami Xlife handset formwork systems at below-market rates, offering a standardized, high-quality solution that improves productivity, planning, and 3D design capabilities.
Job Summary
The Formwork Field Technician supports the safe and efficient installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of formwork and shoring systems. The role provides technical support for project planning, constructability reviews, field training, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives, including the evaluation of innovative formwork solutions. This is a full-time BEO-based role, with approximately 50% of time spent onsite at PALNG and 50% onsite at LALNG.
Major Responsibilities
The Formwork Field Technician will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
- Designs formwork
- Supports in the team with the production of formwork drawings
- Inspection criteria of installed Formwork
- Ensures a Safe Work Environment
- Participates in Training/Certifications
- Frequent Site Visits to assist, guide and provide technical instruction where needed to Bechtel Supervision and Craft Professionals/
- Main point of contact for formwork
- Familiarization with industry formwork systems means and methods
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience in leu of degree.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Have a working knowledge of structural construction operations, formwork installation and concrete installation.
- Technical knowledge of industry formwork and shoring systems and solutions
- Knowledge of construction technologies.
- Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
- Familiarity with current industry quality standards.
- Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.
- Intermediate knowledge of supervisory functions relating to construction field activities.
- Preferably with prior experience of roadway construction, mass grading elements and slip-form paving activities.
- Intermediate understanding of production management including scheduling.
- Sound communication skills.
- Sound interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Extensive experience in civil construction on large projects in several if not all of Bechtel’s type of construction work (infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; and oil, gas, and chemicals)
- Previous supervisory experience within civil discipline.
- ASBI,ACI,SAIA and/or PTI participation/membership
- Extensive knowledge in vertical wall pouring using shutter forms
- Extensive knowledge in installation of embeds with in minimal tolerances
- Background in Post Tensioning duct work and knowledge of Post Tensioning.
- Must be able to coordinate with other disciplines to minimize schedule impact
- Direct hire mass excavation and backfill.
- Direct hire shallow soil stabilization and soil solidification.
- Direct hire stockpile management and onsite trucking management experience.
- Direct hire wick drain installation.
- Marine Experience.
- Piling experience.
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com