Mechanical Construction Engineer

Kaygen, Inc. a diverse award-winning global business services and technology solutions partner with Global Fortune 500 companies.

Title: Mechanical Field Engineer

Location: TMMK, 1001 Cherry Blossom Way, Georgetown, KY 40324

Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension

Remote/On-site/Hybrid: On-Site

Overtime: 20%

Travel: 10% (Canada and Mexico)

Experience level: 10+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects.

Shop floor: Construction site and shop floor

Description:

• Facilitate mechanical building system startups & commissioning activities.
• Provide subject matter expert assistance in review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, & contractor RFIs.
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA requirements including Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, & arc flash safety.
• Possess extensive knowledge of building codes and industry standards (IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
• Coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning & handover to end users.
• Coordinate weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, & manufacturing shops.
• Conduct work progress inspections on a continuous basis.
• Support construction administration activities: scheduling, quality confirmations, coordination meetings, and utility outages.
• Conduct inspections of mechanical systems for compliance with specifications, quality standards, & codes.
• Oversee mechanical contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestones, & coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare field engineering status reports for Project Managers.
• Provide input to improve project technical specifications and standards.
• Effectively communicate technical matters in written & verbal formats.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, & prioritize project commitments.
• Implement building construction projects to support site needs.
• Coordinate construction scheduling and communication.
• Manage daily construction and RFI support.
• Act as liaison between field construction and project management.
• May handle estimates, schedules, materials, and purchase orders.
• Supervise construction activity in the field.
• Coordinate weekend/shutdown work plans.
• Coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and scheduling.
• Knowledge of general building construction methods.
• Monitor equipment installation for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate RFIs and Field Change Orders.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ mechanical

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Proficient drawing review and field application abilities.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to manage construction schedules daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Ability to stand, stoop, and walk in large industrial plants for extended periods.
• Ability to ascend & descend stairs to roof or equipment rooms.
• Experience in mechanical system design criteria development.
• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience
• 5+ years in mechanical design field.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project.
• Proficient in AutoCAD & Bluebeam

Additional Requirements:

• PMP Certification

• OSHA 30 certification

• Familiar with Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build

KAYGEN is an award-winning global business, providing top talent for technology-based solutions and staffing services for over 23 years. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. For more information please visit us at www.kaygen.com