Principal Telecom Engineer
McDermott International,Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1 day ago
Job descriptionPerform 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, in addition : Led the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed 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 such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc. Become 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 issues 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, as required Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) 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, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity Review project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, 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; 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 Engineer Assist in updating weight reports based on receipt of vendor information Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance 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, technical, budgetary, and manpower related Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirements Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews by MDR Global Procedures Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their 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, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc. Supervise and guide 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 Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes 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 (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software 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 FDS&GDS logic (as applicable) / cause & effect diagrams, cooperation with Instrumentation Engineering 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 (HSE Process Part especially) development and markups based on receipt of vendor information 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 (RS), Intercom Systems (IS), Public Address General Alarm Systems (PA-GA), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and / or Access Control Systems (ACS), etc.) When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition : Ensure substantive communications are documented Prepare bids and project Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule / register compliant with the overall execution plan Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real-time schedules Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order Monitor KPI measurement results, and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs Review 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 required Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design Reviews Review comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly Coordinate with vendors for discipline-managed / procured items Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
Job 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.
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.
Qualifications
- 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 design
- Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content and application of standards, codes and guidelines as applicable
- Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
- Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society
- Knowledge of Functional Safety (HW / SW design acc. IEC 61508, Functional Safety Analysis, Design and Operation acc. IEC 61511)
Responsibilities
Direct small or medium Telecom Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
and technical specifications
and engineering scope
with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
and approved
and / or seminars, present design solutions, and / or present topics at "lunch and learns"; etc.)
Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
Reports to :
Project : Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
Functional : Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager
Liaise With : AI 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 Telecom Engineers and Telecom Engineers
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