Field Engineer (Entry Level)

FIELD ENGINEER – PLNG Port Sulfur, LA

If climbing inside a refinery reactor, a hydrogen heater, or a reaction furnace, sounds like a good time, then JT THORPE may be the right place for you! 

At JT THORPE, we are engineers and contractors of refractory, fireproofing, sand blasting, painting, acid proofing and coatings services. We build industrial plants (facilities) that fuel our nation with power, gas, steel, cement, biofuels, and a wide variety of crucial products. And we strive to do it better than anyone has done it before! 

At JT THORPE, we put our customers first! Our project management team is the key to achieving success. The project management team owns and leads the project every step of the way, guiding the project from concept, to construction, to customer hand-off.  An excited and grateful customer for a project expertly delivered from beginning to end is a most satisfying undertaking.

Successful Field Engineers have a bias for action, can break down complex problems into steps that drive results, and will lead their team to execute projects flawlessly.  As a Field Engineer, you can help lead JT THORPE’s next major project. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Initial assignment will include partnership with a seasoned Project Manager and Superintendent to learn and understand the facets of project management at JT THORPE.
• Work diligently to learn JT THORPE’s mission and strategies, as well as industry standards, applications, materials and equipment.
• Work on projects both locally and across the United States.  Projects range from 1 week to 6 months with a max of 50% travel in a given year.
• Based in the Baton Rouge Regional Office, you’ll plan and close out projects, lead continuous improvement sessions, and engage in professional development activities.
• Set you and your team up for success by working with other JT THORPE team members and the customer to create a detailed project plan.
• Drive the execution of the project plan while balancing customer requirements and desires.  This requires challenging all members of the construction team to identify issues, implement robust solutions, and achieve excellence.
• Clearly communicate plans and results, as appropriate, to a spectrum of audiences; from internal stakeholders to project management team members; to various customer contacts.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• An engineering undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Prior professional experience, including co-op or internship experience, delivering highly successful projects with your fingerprints all over them - you are extremely proud of what you’ve accomplished.
• A high bar across the board - from your own contributions, to the people you work with, to the projects you work on.
• A “driver” personality - biased toward action - constantly pushing to be the best.
• Ability to self-structure (independence is key to this job, and therefore organization, strong time management and multi-tasking is required)
• Hard working, conscientious, self-starters who are looking to build a long –term career with our company.
• Strong sense of integrity, assertiveness, and urgency
• High abstract reasoning and idea orientation skills
• Grittiness.  You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and tackle something hands-on; you persevere when others fall away.
• A never-ending desire to grow and learn.

Initial project is based in Port Sulphur, LA. Eligible employees may receive up to $3100/mo in per diem to assist with travel expenses.