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Principal Operations Engineer

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur · Job Posted June 01, 2026
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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 Operations Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Operations-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Operations Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and are regarded as a specialist in the field of Operations. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Operations as well as broad knowledge of the Operations discipline within the Fabrication function.

Job Responsibility

  • Review and approve installation procedures and engineering to ensure they meet the project and McDermott minimum requirements and follow good engineering practices and enable work to be performed safely
  • Supervise the Field Engineers in their planning and execution of the offshore project
  • Supervise the Field Engineers during the preparation of material lists for construction materials and liaise with the Project Coordinator for procurement of requirements in a timely manner
  • Resolve any technical problems that arise during offshore installation and assist in any corrective action that is required
  • Ensure there is coordination with the Fabrication/Loadout Contractor affecting operations under supervision
  • Liaise with the fabrication hook-up group on the projects that they are responsible for and provide them with the required marine support equipment and logistics assistance
  • Develop the scope of work, assist in the award of subcontracts, and then coordinate the same
  • Review invoices received from vendors and subcontractors for errors or omissions in work performed or materials supplied
  • Provide or coordinate input to the tender process as required
  • Ensure conformance to Level 2 procedures for all the project-specific wire rope applications and rigging
  • Manage the project fabrication inter/intra-function coordination throughout various phases with engineering, SCM, detail design, fabrication, and hook-up
  • Identify resource needs for the fabrication portion of the project and report the fabrication status of the project with minimal guidance
  • Lead and develop the project's fabrication execution strategy
  • Understand the overall project scope of work to lead and guide the multi-discipline production engineering team to meet project fabrication deliverables in line with the fabrication sequence/schedule
  • Manages project fabrication progress within schedule, and productivity within targeted budget in coordination with the project Construction Manager and Project Construction Superintendent
  • Appraises functional and project management on project fabrication status including issues which is expected to impact the forecasted progress, productivity, and schedule commitments with possible mitigation plans
  • Lead the Fabrication Bid coordination efforts on assigned Bid projects including completing the deliverables to meet submission dates
  • Interface with key project personnel from various functions like Engineering, SCM, Quality, Cost control, Marine Operations, hook up etc. to meet priorities and schedule dates for project fabrication requirements
  • Ensure necessary documentation and compliance with procedural requirements throughout the project/Bid phases
  • Establish a productive working relationship with client and third-party representatives
  • Conduct Fabrication and Load out HAZID meeting with all project stakeholders and fab team
  • Conduct Fabrication readiness meetings with all the functional leads and ensure the continuity of fabrication
  • Manage any scope of work changes and ensure AFC estimates are getting updated in line with the scope changes
  • Chair the fabrication kick-off meeting at the commencement of the project

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Extensive knowledge & experience of offshore EPCI / T&I projects including execution, safety management, budget control, schedule control and quality control management
  • Familiar with international codes and standards
  • Good communication, coordination and organizing skills the ability to work with minimal supervision and liaise effectively and efficiently with other team members and stakeholders
  • Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and integrity
  • Stakeholder Management skills - Proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external parties
  • Delivery orientated. Able to manage time and meet deadlines
  • 10 plus years of experience in the oil and gas industry with Major Contractors
  • Experience managing a team of more than 4 Engineers
  • Experience of shallow & deepwater water installation operations
  • Deepwater flexible pipeline/jumper installation - execution of a minimum of 4 projects
  • Deepwater umbilical installation - execution of a minimum of 4 projects
  • Deepwater flying lead installation - execution of a minimum of 4 projects
  • Deepwater subsea structure installation - execution of a minimum of 2 projects
  • Pre-commissioning and start-up of umbilicals and control systems - execution of a minimum of 2 projects
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