Requisition ID:

- Relocation Authorized: National - Camp
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Cloncurry, QLD

Project Overview

Bechtel helps customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex, and multi-disciplined projects create jobs, grow economies, and provide opportunities for local and regional communities. The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia. It is located in Cloncurry on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people. The project is owned by Harmony, a world‑class gold and copper mining and development company with assets in South Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. Bechtel is delivering the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope for the Eva Copper Process Plant and Non‑Process Infrastructure.

Job Summary

Leads construction engineers in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline for a particular area of the project. Provides engineering assistance to superintendents, directs assigned personnel in meeting cost and time schedules, verifies materials, equipment, and quality and assures results meet design requirements. On a large project, functions as a lead discipline engineer, coordinating related discipline activities and interfacing with other areas/disciplines on the jobsite. On a small to medium‑size project, performs the duties of a lead engineer in an area, coordinating and directing a variety of disciplines, or performs the duties as a Project Field Engineer or Project Field Quality Control Engineer coordinating activities related to the operation of the assigned operating section of the jobsite.

Major Responsibilities

- Demonstrates a personal commitment to safety
- Implement and maintain Bechtel Field Welding program.




- Provide specialized welding engineering support for construction to ensure construction meets all code and Bechtel procedures.
- Provide technical expertise for ASME, API, and AWS or other code designed and fabricated items.
- Responsible to manage pre‑ and post‑weld heat treatment program whether self‑performed by Bechtel or subcontractors.
- Responsible to manage rod room and rod room attendant to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled and meet Bechtel and Code requirements.
- Responsible to manage the NDE subcontract to include scheduling and coordinating with construction and subcontract for the best possible shooting schedule at the least cost and least impact to construction.
- Responsible to manage and monitor welder qualification test lab to ensure high quality welders are being properly tested and hired.
- Work with Supervisors, Leading Hands, and craft so to maintain weld documents and ensure the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program.
- Responsible to manage issues and maintain welder qualifications and welder stamps. Able to work extended work schedules and night shift as required to support the project execution plans and schedules.
- Provides leadership and takes personal accountability for site safety, environmental and health programme
- Participates in Project Chromium Material Assessments, and Hex Chrome mitigation activities

Education And Experience Requirements





Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering and 12 years’ experience or equivalent experience, 14 years welding and heavy construction related experience. More than 12 years’ experience minimum experience in field welding engineering relating to heavy construction industry. Must have minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Bechtel Lead Field Welding Engineer.

Required Knowledge And Skills

- Working knowledge of current industry quality construction procedures and standards.
- Must be computer literate in Microsoft word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
- Must have the right to work and remain in Australia.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted site access.
- Must be able to climb ladders and be able to handle the wearing of protective clothing from contamination.
- Experience with, or exposure to Bechtel innovations such as WITS, Smart Completions, and/or Advanced Work Packaging (AWP).

Total Rewards/Benefits

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. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is an Equal Chance 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

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📌 Lead Field Welding Engineer (Cloncurry Shire)
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📍 Cloncurry Shire