Automation Engineer (Data Analytics)

Requisition ID:  279652

• Relocation Authorized:  National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Richland, WA
• Salary Range: $105,060 - $160,220 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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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. 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is a global engineering, construction and project management company that has “built the world” for more than 120 years, having constructed Hoover Dam, the English Channel Tunnel, entire cities in the Middle East, the second-largest solar thermal power project in the world, and millions of miles of roads and pipelines. We produce a lasting, positive legacy by creating jobs, growing economies, connecting communities to resources, shoring up and expanding infrastructure, and making the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. 

Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest. 

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Job Summary:

The Automation (Data Analytics) Engineer (DAE) reports to the WTP HLW Testing Manager (PSUM) or Test Lead Engineer (TLE). The WTP (HLW) DAE may have indirect reports, who will take day to day direction for work assignments from the DAE but report functionally to the WTP PSUM. The WTP DAE is responsible for data automation and analytics processes related to the Testing Org (previously startup and commissioning) at the project and corporate level. Additionally, you will be interfacing and coordinating software development and integrations between engineering, procurement, construction, and Plant Management.

Part-Time Telework: This position is a full-time role that offers part-time telework flexibility in the Richland, Washington project office. Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Richland, Washington project office, then may offer part-time telework flexibility. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.

Please be advised that the telework designation of the position may be changed in the future at the discretion of the company or project. #LI-EH1

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.” 

Major Responsibilities:

• May supervise assigned junior test engineers in their day-to-day work activities.
• Improve various commissioning data handling processes and computer software systems by automating to work independently or require less human interaction.
• Develop tools, dashboards and reports with trending graphics that are portable to other projects or across the company overall.
• Coordinates with project controls team to provide progress reports
• Develop or enhance current data processing and analytics (databroker) tools like Oracle (Aconex), Intergraph (smart Plant), Inspec, to produce accurate equipment list with attributes assigned automatically based on plant 3D type models.
• Uses SQL queries and Power BI to collect and organize data in condensed presentations or prepopulates data in test or work control forms.
• Build tools and systems to support field operations and automate processes.
• Tests automated and integrated systems to ensure requirements are met.
• Develop software lifecycle documentation as needed and shepherd it through the change management process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain or generate high-quality data.
• Collaborate with business units to understand and support business analytic needs.
• Work closely with data scientists and other analytics professionals in the organization.
• Serves as a technical specialist in the application of advanced software techniques, concepts, principles, and processes for an assigned area of responsibility.
•  Keeps abreast of and applies new data processing methods and developments affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related field and 8-10 years of progressive related experience or in lieu of formal degree 12-14 years of progressive-related experience
   

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge)
• Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.
• In-depth knowledge in the areas of and knowledge of principles and practices related to databrokers, databases, power BI or similar tools.
• Excellent computer coding skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience preparing and presenting ideas or procedures and reports.
• Experienced in development and management of SQL/Oracle database objects
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a review of diverse factors
• Demonstrates judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Networks and connects with internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
• Experience with database designing and maintaining, integrating, and transforming data and databases 
• Working knowledge of reviewing and executing complex automation activities and providing guidance for their solution 

Preferred:

• Previous experience and knowledge of NS&E Bechtel Startup procedures, programs and processes.
• Previous commercial power generation or construction company with responsibilities in data analytics

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.  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