Overview
The Principal Subsea Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Subsea-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Subsea Engineer may lead functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Subsea. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Subsea as well as broad knowledge of the Subsea discipline within the Engineering function.
Essential Qualifications and Education
- Minimum 10-15 years of industry experience related to SURF
- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering
- Familiar with the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
- Knowledge of many basic design techniques and analysis methods
- Experience related to installation engineering and analyses for subsea infrastructure including rigid pipelines, flexible flowlines, risers, and subsea structures
- Experience with industry-standard software packages for analysis (E.g., Orcaflex, MCS Pipelay, Abaqus)
- Experience with industry-commonly used codes and standards for subsea installation engineering and analysis
- Good organization and communication skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet project deadlines
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Support subsea and offshore projects in performing design and installation engineering / analysis in a lead role and address various requirements for procurementProvide specialist skills and knowledge in the areas related to engineering and analysis including design codes related to subsea engineering and installation engineeringPerform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standardsApply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situationsCoordinate and engage in daily activities and schedule priorities for subsea engineering under limited supervisionTender engineering support with an emphasis on document review, preparation of subcontractor documents, CTR preparation, bid evaluation, and vendor selectionAssume responsibility for technical reports, design calculations, engineering analysis, and interface with third parties including subcontractors and verification bodiesRequired to attend and prepare for project progress meetings and departmental meetingsManage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirementsWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition :Direct small or medium-sized Engineering teams as a Lead Engineer
Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it 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, etc.Adhere to the safety and legal objectives of the companyTrain and mentor graduates and junior engineersPerform Installation Analysis for rigid pipelines and risers including CLAD and Lined pipelines from reel-lay and S-lay vesselsPerform Installation Analysis for flexible flowlines, flexible risers of various configurations, umbilicals (static and dynamic) and subsea structuresPrepare Installation Analysis models using industry-standard packages and post-process analysis results applying design criteria from industry codes and client specificationsSupport in the development of knowledge in the area of design and installation analysis related to subsea and offshore engineeringReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve third-party reports related to Installation Engineering and AnalysisUnderstand client requirements and develop solutions to address them, satisfying necessary codes and specificationsTake personal responsibility for design, analyses, and technical documentationLiaise with operational teams to support project engineering and be available for site visits and offshore trips when necessaryBecome 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 executionIdentify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates Provide similar support for Variation OrdersInterface 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 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 in relation to 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 Subsea 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, and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead EngineerReview 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 I interdisciplinary check (IDC)Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect and 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 in accordance with project and company requirementsPerform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global ProceduresAssist Lead Engineer with responses to Customer and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approvalCapture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned systemCapture Knowledge Objects and enter into MDR's systemGuide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline ManagerAssist 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 in accordance with project and company requirementsParticipate in Constructability Review meetings and offshore visits as required to support offshore installationWhen 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's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as requiredIdentify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' 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 realtime scheduleProvide 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 improveDiscipline 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 and 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
Reports to : Project : Lead Engineer; Functional : Supervising Department Manager; Liaise With : Other engineering disciplines, PMT, Client, Planning, Cost Control, Document Control, Procurement, QA; Subcontractors, and Vendors; Supervises : Subsea Engineers
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