Principal Process Engineer Job at McDermott (Dubai)

Job Description

The Principal Process Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex process engineering-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Process Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of process engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in process engineering as well as broad knowledge of the process engineering 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
When acting as Lead Engineer, 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, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources
Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
Act as project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies
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, and Project Management Teams
Document substantive communications
Prepare estimates for bid proposals
Prepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans
Raise technical queries to obtain missing information
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 producing products related to Process Engineering
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals
Present issues and problems to Customers promptly and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution
Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures
Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers
Monitor costs of own work processes
Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area
Develop communication and presentation skills
Responsible for checking key deliverables like Process simulations, PFD, P&ID, equipment and instrument process datasheets, process specifications, operating philosophy, equipment list, line list, equipment and line sizing calculations, flare radiation and dispersion calculations, depressurization and flare network studies, process studies
Provide process assistance to other disciplines for layout review, area classification drawings, safety studies, electrical load list, equipment datasheets, instrument datasheets, ESD and F&G logic diagrams and control narratives
Participate in HAZAN, HAZID, HAZOP, and other safety/operability/reliability studies and workshops
Assist in closing out HAZOP action items
Lead the Discipline team during project audits and Design Reviews
When acting as Lead Engineer, act as project-based Discipline point of contact
Ensure substantive communications are documented
Identify project staff needs
Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and work-hours budgets
Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/register
Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans
Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports
Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order
Monitor KPI measurement results
Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers
Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations, and queries
Review comments from Customers and other agencies
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

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering
15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
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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