Principal Instrumentation & Controls Eng Job at McDermott (The Hague)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

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
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
Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project
Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity
Act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings
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
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
Prepare estimates for bid proposals
Raise technical queries
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
Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys
Provide technical direction and review of Designers
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines
Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services
Assist in updating weight reports
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification
Provide technical support to fabrication queries
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
Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals
Present issues and problems to Customers
Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews
Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies
Capture lessons learned
Guide less experienced engineers
Supervise and guide assigned engineers
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
Develop communication and presentation skills
Identify and provide training to staff
Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve automation system definition
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve ESD logic / cause & effect diagrams and F&G logic / cause & effect diagrams
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve specifications and data sheets for Instrumentation & Controls equipment
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve I&C equipment spare parts lists
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve inputs to P&ID development and markups
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve I&C equipment testing procedures
Attend I&C equipment FATs
Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and Classification Studies
Assist in closing out HAZOP action items
Provide construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support
Participate in automation testing
Act as project-based Discipline point of contact
Ensure substantive communications are documented
Prepare bids and project Discipline engineering budget and execution plans
Identify project staff needs
Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets
Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule
Prepare working forecasts
Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports
Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope
Monitor KPI measurement results and take corrective action
Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers
Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations and queries
Lead the Discipline team during project audits
Review comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings
Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning
Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items
Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
Act as the Control Systems Lead Engineer for offshore projects
Maintain a clear overall overview of all control systems
Lead the preparation and execution of requisitions
Provide strong internal coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Interface closely with the Procurement team
Coordinate cross-disciplinary interfaces
Act as the main focal point for external stakeholders
Be capable of performing a Package Manager role
Regularly update the Project Lead / PMT on progress, key risks, and interfaces
Establish and maintain a structured action list within the control systems team
Ensure timely issuance of engineering deliverables
Review and oversee vendor engineering
Support and attend FATs, integration tests, and technical meetings
Demonstrate strong experience with offshore control systems
Preferably experienced with Siemens Automation systems
Knowledgeable in Industrial Cybersecurity (OT)
Maintain clear, structured, and proactive communication
Show flexibility to travel on a business trip basis

Requirements

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
Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society
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

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