Principal Telecom Engineer Job at McDermott (Chennai)

Job Description

Job Overview: The Principal Telecom Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Telecommunications (Eng)-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Telecom Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Telecommunications (Eng). As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Telecommunications (Eng) as well as broad knowledge of the Telecommunications (Eng) 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 related to Telecom systems
Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and non-standard 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 communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
When acting as Lead Engineer, direct small or medium Telecom Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
Led the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed it within the planned schedule and budget
Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project
Ensure interfaces and deliverables are identified
Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity
Act as project representative for 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
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 about construction sequence
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 Telecom Engineering
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 based on receipt of vendor information
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check / inter-discipline check (IDC)
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 in a timely manner
Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews
Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies
Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system
Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures
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 in specific techniques and proprietary software
Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Telecom systems definition
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve FDS&GDS logic / cause & effect diagrams
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve specifications and data sheets for Telecom equipment
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve Telecom equipment spare parts lists
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve inputs to P&ID development
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve Telecom equipment testing procedures
Attend Telecom 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 Telecom equipment testing
Gain deep knowledge of Telecom related systems
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, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team
Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule
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
Monitor KPI measurement results
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 vendors 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 in electrical or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants 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
Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
Knowledge of Functional Safety (HW/SW design acc. IEC 61508, Functional Safety Analysis, Design and Operation acc. IEC 61511)

Nice to have

Master's Degree is preferred
Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society

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