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Bechtel Equipment Operations (BEO) BEO supports Bechtel Construction with the following centers of excellence, or more commonly known as category management

• Equipment operations
• Rigging services
• Tools & consumables
• Unmanned aerial vehicles
• Scaffold program
• Shoring & formwork
• Heavy Haul
• Survey
• Augmented reality and virtual reality(AR/VR)

BEO’s Formwork CoE rents Doka Frami Xlife handset formwork system to Bechtel projects at well below market rates.  Projects have access to one of the highest quality, most productive systems available, and because our fleet is one system with standard and common sizes, it offers advanced work planning/packaging opportunities and automated design in 3D built in model software packages.

The BEO Formwork Field Technician will play a key role in the setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of formwork and shoring systems on construction sites. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with formwork installation, specifically with Doka systems, an understanding of structural concrete, and the ability to read technical drawings and blueprints. This position requires a proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills especially on bespoke, atypical and complex problems with a particular emphasis and commitment to safety and efficiency. This includes:

• Input to project estimating teams when developing the means, methods and equipment scope.
• Assist BEO civil engineers with constructability of proposed designs
• On-site training and of BEO’s formwork systems
• Assessment of projects’ formwork handling, maintenance and repair programmes
• Develop and enhance formwork installation methodology to improve installation rates and productivity.
• Discover and assess innovations that may be beneficial to Bechtel projects
• Identify innovative accessories and assist the technical team at Doka in the viability, testing and development of said innovations.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

• 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

Additional Qualifications:

• 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.

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