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McDermott Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer in Doha, Qatar
Job Overview:
Perform conceptual, FEED and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes and standards.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Develop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they arise
Apply expertise to the most complex problems
Manage own time to meet objectives, and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
Develop and manage plans to achieve business objectives
Clearly communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomes
When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
Direct large Mechanical Engineering team as a Lead Engineer.
Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete within planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MOR 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 - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager
Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
Act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with Project Team, Customer discipline lead and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues. Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates. 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 co-ordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning and Project Management Team, as required
Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and to maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices and operational requirements
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones and engineering scope
Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings and offshore site surveys, as required
Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Mechanical Engineering
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them in proceeding with their deliverables
Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures. Procurement assistance includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
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, technical, budgetary and manpower related
Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirements
Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures
Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customer and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system
Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to other Engineers
Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
Assign personnel to analysis and design tasks based on knowledge of individual strengths and capabilities
Monitor costs of own work processes
Evaluate costs associated with products and solutions
Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines
Participate in development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
Incorporate approved Lessons Learned into MOR Level 2 & 3 engineering procedures, as applicable
May participate in standards development committees or task groups
Recognized as having good communication and presentation skills (e.g., published technical papers are clearly written, actively participates in conferences and/or seminars, and/or is a capable presenter of design solutions or topics at "lunch and learns"; etc.)
Assist Department Manager in identifying departmental needs including development of personnel and technical capabilities
Participate in McDermott forums and represent McDermott as a subject matter expert (SME)
Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
Assist Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing of various items, as assigned
Identify vendor assistance for installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning purposes
Update electrical load list, P&IDs, and equipment lists based on receipt of vendor information
Participate in HAZOP meetings, as necessary
Participate in 3D model reviews, as necessary
When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
Ensure substantive communications are documented
Prepare bid's and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineer's skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
Plan, organize and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan
Prepare working forecasts identifying changemanagement plans, corrective action and real time schedule
Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
Alert project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for change order
Monitor progress measurement results, and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others
Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs
Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations and queries, compiled bid tabulations and recommendations, and purchase requisitions; and coordinate with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as required
Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer and third party technical audits) and Design Reviews
Review comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
Assist Discipline managerin the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning
Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
Coordinate with vendor for discipline managed/procured items
Assist Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in Performance Evaluation of project team members
Check and Approve Mechanical equipment list, spare parts list, special tools list
Check and Participate in Approval of detailed engineering documents/ deliverables such as:
Mechanical Equipment Specifications and datasheets
Mechanical handling philosophy reportand associated requisitioning for handling equipment
Noise report prepared by Consultant to ensure it complies with Project requirements
Lubrication schedule, spare parts schedule
Essential Qualifications & Education:
Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in Engineering
20+ yrs 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 offshore. Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills. Recognized across company as a key lead, highly innovative designer, or highly skilled analyst
Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
Seasoned knowledge of engineering standards and specifications
Good knowledge of engineering software
Good working knowledge of English language
HSE, TQM and cost conscious
Good organizer, motivator and supervisor
Keen on improving effectiveness of the work
Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workload (also other projects) when possible/desirable
The managing/learning of current working methods and software applications
The reassignment to other McDermott offices
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