Principal Telecom Engineer

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Job Description

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 Telecom Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Telecommunications (Eng)-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Telecom Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Telecommunications (Eng). As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Telecommunications (Eng) as well as broad knowledge of the Telecommunications (Eng) discipline within the Engineering function.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards related to Telecom systems
• Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and non-standard 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 communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
• When acting as Lead Engineer, direct small or medium Telecom Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
• Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, by standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
• Plan, 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 Manager
• Ensure interfaces and deliverables are identified
• Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
• Act as project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies
• Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements
• Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
• Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates
• Provide similar support for Variation Orders
• Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
• Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Teams
• Document substantive communications and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
• Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates
• Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain procedures and requirements
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
• Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables
• Review project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
• Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys as required
• Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Telecom Engineering
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
• Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
• Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures
• Assist in updating weight reports based on receipt of vendor information
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checks for compliance with project specifications
• Review 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 requirements
• Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns
• Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including productivity
• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
• Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution
• Perform Technical Quality Audit reviews by MDR Global Procedures
• Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies on review and approval
• Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system
• Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, and technical bid evaluations
• Provide supervision and guidance to assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
• Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area
• Monitor costs of own work processes
• Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
• May participate in standards development committees or task groups such as NFPA
• Develop communication and presentation skills and identify and provide training
• Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
• Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Telecom systems definition, including philosophy, specifications, safety drawings, and system architecture
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve specifications and data sheets for Telecom equipment
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve Telecom equipment spare parts lists
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve inputs to P&ID development and markups
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve Telecom equipment testing procedures
• Attend Telecom equipment FATs, as required
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and Classification Studies, as required
• Assist in closing out HAZOP action items if needed
• Provide construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support, as required
• Participate in Telecom equipment testing, as required
• Gain deep knowledge of Telecom related systems (FDS, GDS, CCTV, TEL / LAN, Radio Systems, Intercom Systems, PA-GA, IDS / ACS)
• When acting as Lead Engineer, act as project-based Discipline point of contact and ensure substantive communications are documented
• Prepare bids and project Discipline engineering budget and execution plans
• Identify project staff needs based on engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
• Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team
• Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule / register
• Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans and schedules
• Provide inputs for actual planning progress and productivity
• Alert the project team of deviations or need for a change order
• Monitor KPI results and take corrective action
• Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers to ensure timely inputs
• Review and approve requisitions, technical quotations, and vendor documents with Procurement
• Lead the Discipline team during project audits and Design Reviews
• Review Customer and agency comments on documents and resolve updates
• Assist in quarterly forecasts and manpower planning
• Coordinate with vendors for discipline-managed items
• Assist in performance evaluation of project team members

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Notes : This posting reflects an upcoming role and may not be currently open for recruitment.

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