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The Principal Pipeline Engineering is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex pipeline-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Pipeline Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of pipeline engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in pipeline engineering as well as broad knowledge of the pipeline engineering discipline within the engineering function.
Job Responsibility:
Interpret internal and external business challenges in the pipeline engineering discipline
Interpret internal or external business issues and recommend best practices
solve complex pipeline-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance
May be responsible for leading functional teams or projects
Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements
Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications
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 Team, as required
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, as required
Provide technical direction and review of Designer’s production products
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 Lead Engineer with responses to Customer and other agencies
Capture lessons learned and Knowledge Objects
Guide less experienced engineers
Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers
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
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 material specifications, fabrication specifications, installation specifications, pipeline design and installation analyses, material takeoffs, pipeline reports and installation manuals
Perform, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve designs, analyses, and evaluations for pipelines and their components
When acting as Lead Engineer, 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
Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule
Prepare working forecasts
Provide Discipline inputs for progress reports
Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope
Monitor KPI measurement results
Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers
Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations, etc.
Lead the Discipline team during project audits and Design Reviews
Review comments from Customers & other agencies
Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning
Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed / procured items
Assist in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering
Fifteen-twenty (15-20) years of experience in Oil and Gas with major contractor or consultant 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 for Mechanical Equipment
Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of Professional Engineering Society as applicable
Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
Able to solve problems without assistance
Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work
HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious
Fluent in the English language
Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes
Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to: The reassignment to other McDermott offices
The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible / desirable
The managing / learning of future current working methods and software applications