Shane Elcoate is a seasoned piping engineer with over 15 years of experience in project management, design, testing, and field engineering for large-scale LNG projects in Australia. He has worked on multiple projects for Bechtel and other engineering firms. Elcoate has extensive experience supervising field teams, coordinating inspections and testing, resolving engineering issues, and ensuring safety compliance. He is skilled in welding, pipefitting, and mechanical work.

1. SHANE MICHAEL ELCOATE
58 Highfield Drv Merrimac. 4211 Qld, Australia | +61488222557
https://au.linkedin.com/in/shane-elcoate-5154a267│snafuboats@hotmail.com
FILED PIPING ENGINEER
Financial Stewardship |Design Testing | Project Management
A seasoned, highly resourceful and result-oriented Engineering Professional with proven success and
substantial Project Management, QC/QA Engineering, Material Management; Alignment & Fit-up, Scheduling,
and Field Take-off experience in fast paced, high profile organisations. Well-versed in understanding core Pipe
Engineering project needs and prioritising with conflicting demands while creating / improving engineering
processes for timely project delivery. Skilled in collaborating with all members of the organisation to achieve
engineering objectives. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity, and
implementing technology solutions. Exhibit exceptional communication, interpersonal, analytical and cross-
functional skills.
 Leadership & Mentoring
 Pipe Engineering & Design
 Operational Planning &Analysis
 Construction Designing
 Project Management
 Full Life Cycle Administration
 Stakeholder Management
 HSE Compliance
 Material Management
 Design Inspections
 Training & Development
 Field Procurement
P R O F E S S I O N A L E XP E R I E N C E
Bechtel - OG&C (Wheatstone Project), Batam Island Module Yard, Indonesia April 2016 – Sep 2016
Senior Field Engineer / Pipe Testing Superintendent
 Positively contributed towards the productivity of Piping Superintendent, Supervisors, Leading hands
and crafts through continuous technical assistance. Facilitated the Supervision as well as Project Controls
in the development of short-term schedules to successfully accomplish pre-defined objectives.
 Skilfully coordinated works, inspections, works for spools, flange face & valve alignments as per ASME
B16.47, 16.50, &B31.3 codes; conducted Borescope inspections for critical systems and system cleanliness.
Tracked progress through regular reporting, and facilitated with the final inspections &acceptance.
 Finalised the piping system by leading the final alignment and fit-up process ensuring system stability.
Assured field take offs as per “Issued for Construction” drawings. Recorded data into the quantity
tracking applications, and kept project controls up-to-date by reporting of weekly installed quantities.
 Proactively identified issues in engineering designs and collaborated with engineering department /
fabricator to effectively troubleshoot designs and swiftly resolve impeding issues. Rendered expertise to
field procurement with the thorough inspection and the receipt of mechanical materials.
 Authenticated data accuracy from engineering and supplies through tactful utilisation of Teamworks.
Developed the knowledge base and skillset of trainees through training and coaching sessions on Piping
FE’s. Fostered congenial relations with all Bechtel disciplines through active communication.
Bechtel, OG&C, Curtis Island QLD Australia GLNG July 2015 – April 2016
Senior Field Engineer, July 2015 – April 2016
 Bolstered the professional competence of Piping Superintendent, Supervisors, Leading hands and crafts
through highly effective technical assistance; successfully coached trainees the piping FEs.
 Coordinated the works and inspections for Propane & Cryogenic header alignments, Borescope
inspections for critical systems as well as fin fan cooler cleanliness. Tracked the progress of inspections
and works through regular reporting, coordinated with clients for final inspection /acceptance.
 Skilfully coordinated works, inspections, works for spools, flange face & valve alignments as per ASME
B16.47, 16.50, &B31.3 codes; conducted Borescope inspections for critical systems and system cleanliness.
Tracked progress through regular reporting, and facilitated with the final inspections &acceptance.
 Led the final alignment and fit-up of the new installed system, troubleshot engineering designs as
required, collaborated with the engineering department / fabricator for issue resolution.

2. SHANE MICHAEL ELCOATE
selcote@bechtel.com, snafuboats@hotmail.com
 Facilitated the timely preparation of short-term schedules through expert assistance to supervision as
well as project controls. Conformed field take offs as per "Issued for Construction" drawings; regularly
updated quantity tracking application and reported to project controls the weekly installed quantities.
 Verified accuracy of engineering & supplier data through Teamworks; improved the productivity of
field procurement by inspecting mechanical materials prior to receipt.
Bechtel, OG&C, Curtis Island QLD Australia
Field Engineer – QCLNG, July 2012 – July 2015
 Kept Piping Superintendent, Supervisors, Leading hands and crafts abreast of operational performance
through technical assistance and reporting. Researched impeding operational issues and developed
highly effective engineering solutions; recommended best practices for improved performance.
 Supervised the inspections to review the work for conformance with the design drawings, specifications,
applicable standards, policies and procedures. Designed Test Packages and managed all of the testing
activities; single handedly developed hydro/ pneumatic post test Air Blow & restoration packages.
 Trained & developed engineering intern within the piping discipline in pursuit of interns’ professional
as well as skillset development, and in order to achieve project and organisational goals.
 Ensured Cross-functional collaboration with various Bechtel disciplines to accomplish project goals.
Leveraged Teamworks for engineering and supplier data verification. Meticulously designed short-term
schedules in coordination with supervision and project controls.
Special Class Welder - Tank-A & Tank-B, 2012 – 2013
 Functioned as a special class welder, constructed LNG tanks by leveraging extensive expertise in
welding process i.e. All position welding etc. and timely accomplished all fabrication duties.
 Exhibited remarkable prowess in operating with high risk areas; skilfully utilised safety working
equipment and applied safety practice at work while conducting assigned duties.
 Supported the Tank Roof Air Raise, and functioned as an invaluable part of team that welded the tank’s
roof. Methodically planned and led the High Risk Works removal of the Tanks Jump Form system.
AD D I TI O N A L W O R K E XP E R I E N C E
Tested Welder / Field Engineer – Yarwun 2, Bechtel, M&M, Gladstone, QLD Australia, April 2010 – May 2012
Project Supervisor, McCosker Contracting Quoin Island, July 2009 – April 2010
Various positions held and expertise gained through managing a small automotive engineering business and a Concrete
swimming pool construction business
P R O J E C TS
Yarwun2 Construction, Client: Rio Tinto, Boilermaker Welder/ Construction Completions Inspector
QCLNG Construction, Client: BG, Senior Piping Field Engineer
GLNG Construction, Client: Santos, Senior Piping Field Engineer
WSLNG Batam Module Yard Indonesia: Train2 "JB" Module Construction, Client: Chevron, Senior Field
Engineer, Pipe Testing Superintendent, Construction Completions Superintendent Coordinator

3. SHANE MICHAEL ELCOATE
selcote@bechtel.com, snafuboats@hotmail.com
E D U C A TI O N & CR E D E N TI A L S
Certified Boiler Maker / Welder, Cairns TAFE College for Engineering/Welding Accredited Certification
ASME Qualified All Position Welder
Qualified Pipe Fitter
Mechanical Fitter
Machinist
National transport certification officer: MA2167
QBCC licensed builder: 1115088
Licence to perform high risk work: 0003157794