Field (Construction) Engineer

• Lead, supervise, and manage daily operations of the fabrication department, ensuring project schedules, fabrication, and welding standards are met with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance
• Oversee all aspects of fabrication, including advanced welding operations, according to engineering drawings, client requirements, and company quality standards
• Develop, implement, and monitor efficient production workflows, project controls, and process improvements, with a focus on QA/QC, cost control, and risk mitigation
• Drive a culture of safety, championing best practices in workplace health and safety, promoting hazard identification, and ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Manage transportation of materials and finished products, coordinating logistics with internal and external resources to support on-time project delivery
• Facilitate strong industrial relations by acting as a liaison between management, staff, and union representatives, resolving conflicts, and promoting a positive, cooperative work environment
• Ensure rigorous quality assurance and quality control practices are implemented and maintained throughout the fabrication and welding processes
• Analyze and report on production metrics, safety incidents, quality outcomes, and project progress to senior management, providing recommendations for improvement where necessary
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate fabrication staff, providing training and development opportunities focused on technical skills, safety, and quality
• Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials, consumables, and finished products; coordinate supply chain logistics and resolve transportation challenges as needed
• Oversee risk management activities, proactively identifying and addressing potential project, operational, or safety risks
• Prepare, review, and deliver detailed reports on production, quality, safety, and project status for both internal and external stakeholders
• Manage departmental budgets, labor costs, and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to financial controls and project requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or a related field preferred; extensive industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
• At least 7-10 years of progressive experience in fabrication, welding, and industrial manufacturing environments, including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Proven track record in implementing and managing safety programs, QA/QC processes, project controls, and risk management strategies in fabrication settings
• Extensive knowledge of fabrication and welding techniques, codes, and standards
• Demonstrated experience in transportation logistics and coordinating the movement of materials and finished goods
• Strong leadership, team management, and industrial relations skills; experience working in unionized environments preferred
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and project specifications
• Experience with reporting systems, project management software, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
• Uses advanced quality tools and principles to lead technical and operational work process improvement efforts
• Understands and communicates customer and supplier requirements
• Facilitates and participates in effective internal meetings using quality tools
• Understands and applies metrics to improve functional work processes

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