Essential Qualifications and Education :
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering
- 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design
- Recognized as having good communication and presentation skills (e.g., published technical papers are written, actively participates in conferences and / or seminars, and / or is a capable presenter of design solutions or topics at 'lunch and learns'; etc.)
- 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
- Recognized across the company as a key lead, highly innovative designer, or highly skilled analyst
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Key Tasks and Responsibilities :
Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standardsDevelop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they ariseApply expertise to the most complex problemsManage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirementsDevelop and manage plans to achieve business objectivesCommunicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomesWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition :Direct large Engineering team as a Lead EngineerLead 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 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 identifiedMaintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective actionAct 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 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 Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline ManagerPrepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and man-hour 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 site surveys, as requiredProvide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Electrical 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 EngineerAssist in updating weight report 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 / interdisciplinary 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 promptly and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirementsPerform (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 enter into MDRs Lessons Learned systemProvide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other EngineersSupervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverablesAssign personnel to analyze and design tasks based on knowledge of individual strengths and capabilitiesMonitor costs of own work processesEvaluate costs associated with products and solutionsAssist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notesParticipate in development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and StandardsIncorporate approved Lessons Learned into MDR Level 2 & 3 engineering procedures, as applicableMay participate in standards development committees or task groups such as APIAssist Department Manager in identifying departmental needs including the development of personnel and technical capabilitiesParticipate in McDermott forums and represent McDermott as a subject matter expert (SME)Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline ManagerAssist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicantsWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition :Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterpartsEnsure substantive communications are documentedPrepare bids and projects 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 man-hour 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 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 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 membersReview and approve material lists, P&ID, etc. for Electrical equipment / systems and services for detailing the scopeReview and approve specifications and data sheets for Electrical, Instrument, F&G, and Telecommunication equipment and bulk materialsReview and approve Electrical system studies / calculations, and participate in HAZOP and SIL studiesReview and approve one-line diagrams and schematics diagramsReview and approve electrical equipment building layout drawingsReview and approve lighting calculations / illumination study for lighting systemReview and approve load lists or update load lists issued by CustomerReview and approve spare part lists and preservation reportsReview and approve the Pre-commissioning and commissioning index and provide technical assistance on-site during pre-commissioning and start-up as requiredReview and approve cable drum schedulesReview and approve key discipline deliverables such as :All electrical studies using approved softwareC&E chart and ESD logic diagramsSpecifications, Datasheets, Requisitions, TBEsSLD, Interconnection, and troubleshooting drawingsHazardous area classification drawingsInstrument and F&G detector layoutElectrical Load listLighting calculations & lighting layoutError log reportsParticipate in Hazard and Safety StudiesPerform cold eye / SME review for other projectsAssume responsibility for schedule, quantity, and quality of project deliverablesEnsure quality of design deliverables / physical design / Bulk MTOs through robust checking processSkills Required
lead engineer, Oil And Gas, Forecast, KPI, Internal, Hazop, Electrical Engineering