Overview
We are currently exploring potential candidates for an upcoming role at McDermott. While this position is not yet open for active recruitment, we want to connect with talented individuals who may be interested in future projects with us. If you are passionate about building energy's future and want to be considered when this role becomes available, we encourage you to submit your details.
Job Overview : The Principal Instrumentation & Controls Eng is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Instrumentation & Controls-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Instrumentation & Controls Eng may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of Instrumentation & Controls. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Instrumentation & Controls as well as broad knowledge of the Instrumentation & Controls discipline within the Engineering function. He should be able to handle the ICSS package and interface with the PDC-IT vendor for managing the Cyber security aspects of the project. He shall participate in the risk assessment workshops and coordinate with the package vendors, PCD-IT vendor and ICSS vendor to comply with the project requirements. There will be some travel associated with this role.
We are currently exploring potential candidates for an upcoming role at McDermott. While this position is not yet open for active recruitment, we want to connect with talented individuals who may be interested in future projects withs us. If you are passionate about building energy's future and want to be considered when this role becomes available, we encourage you to submit your details.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities :
- Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
- Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
- Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
- Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
- Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
- When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition :
Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standardPlan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline ManagerEnsure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identifiedMaintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective actionAct as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etcBecome fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issuesInterpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering executionIdentify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimatesProvide similar support for Variation OrdersInterface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designsInterface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawingsMaintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management teams, as requiredDocument substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline ManagerPrepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirementsRaise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirementsPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specificationsParticipate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrityReview project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scopeAttend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as requiredProvide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Instrumentation and Controls EngineeringPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and proceduresAssist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverablesAssist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures; procurement assistance includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations, preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by the Discipline Lead EngineerAssist in updating weight reports based on receipt of vendor informationReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessaryReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check / inter-discipline check (IDC)Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect / rectification requirementsKeep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower relatedAssist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivityCheck final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approvedPresent issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirementPerform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews by MDR Global ProceduresAssist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approvalCapture lessons learned and entered them into MDR's Lessons Learned systemGuide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverablesResponsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work areaMonitor costs of own work processesAssist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notesParticipate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and StandardsMay participate in standards development committees or task groups such as APIDevelop communication and presentation skills (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences and / or seminars, present design solutions, and / or present topics at "lunch and learns"; etc.)Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary softwareProvide information on employee performance to the Discipline ManagerAssist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicantsPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve automation system definition, including philosophy, specifications, safety drawings, and system architecturePrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve ESD logic (as applicable) / cause & effect diagrams and F&G logic (as applicable) / cause & effect diagramsReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve specifications and data sheets for Instrumentation & Controls equipmentReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve I&C equipment spare parts listsReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve inputs to P&ID development and markups based on receipt of vendor informationReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve I&C equipment testing proceduresAttend I&C equipment FATs, as requiredParticipate in HAZOP, SIL, and Classification Studies, as requiredAssist in closing out HAZOP action itemsProvide construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support, as requiredParticipate in automation testing, as requiredWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition :Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
Ensure substantive communications are documentedPrepare bids and project Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as requiredIdentify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineer's skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline managerPlan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgetsPlan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule / register compliant with the overall execution planPrepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real-time schedulesProvide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivityAlert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change orderMonitor KPI measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with othersCoordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputsReview and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations and queries, compiled bid tabulations and recommendations, and purchase requisitions; and coordinate with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as requiredLead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design ReviewsReview comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporationAssist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planningAnticipate project engineering needs and plan accordinglyCoordinate with vendor for discipline-managed / procured itemsAssist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team membersReports to
Project : Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager, or Project Manage
Functional : Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager
Liaise to : All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Safety Department, Offshore Group, Project Management Team, Document Control, Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC, and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors and Vendors, and Customers
Supervises : Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineers and Instrumentation and Controls Engineers
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education :
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering(Master’s Degree is preferred)15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail designPreferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering societyDetailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicableKnowledgeable in project coordination and execution skillsAbout Us
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