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McDermott Principal Materials & Coatings Engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Overview:
The Principal Materials & Coatings Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Materials & Coatings-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Materials & Coatings Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Materials & Coatings. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Materials & Coatings as well as broad knowledge of the Materials & Coatings discipline within the Engineering function.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
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 Metallurgy Engineer, in addition:
Direct small metallurgy team as a Lead Engineer
Lead the metallurgy 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 metallurgy execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Metallurgy 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 the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
Can hold the role of coordinator/team lead/manager of metallurgy group
Develop and review material selection deliverables such as specifications, material selection reports, and diagrams Coordinate and contribute to risk-based inspection study
Perform unsupervised vendor document review Contribute to bid clarification meetings, bid reviews, and Pre Inspection Meetings as required Works on common tasks and more complex tasks and supervise and coach less experienced colleagues
Work independently on complex metallurgy tasks Act as lead metallurgist on more complex and multi-office execution projects
Coordinate, perform, and evaluate troubleshooting, failure investigations, and metallurgy-related inspection activities
Contribute to proposals on metallurgy-related items
Common tasks are:
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
Preparation of material selection reports and diagrams for refinery units, petrochemical units, offshore installations, etc.
Develop and prepare metallurgical technical specifications for projects
Supervise and review the work of metallurgy engineers
Contribute to the development of a risk-based inspection (RBI) study
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 other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
Maintain close coordination 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 the Discipline Lead Engineer and Metallurgy Manager
Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and work-hour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
Prepare bids and the project's metallurgy engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve metallurgy 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 Process Engineering
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirements
Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.
Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
Monitor costs of own work processes
Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area
Develop communication and presentation skills (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences and/or seminars, present design solutions and/or present topics at lunch and learns; etc.)
Lead the metallurgy team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design Reviews
Reports to:
Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Liaise with: All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Safety Department, Project Management Team, Document Control,
Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors, Vendors, and
Customers
Supervises: Senior Engineers and Engineers
Essential Qualifications and Education:
15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering
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
Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of professional engineering society as applicable
Eager to learn and open to continuous development
Be or become a subject matter expert on one or more typical metallurgy subjects
Working knowledge of English, both oral and written
HSE, TQM and cost-conscious
Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
The reassignment to other departments, construction sites, and fabrication yards
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
Accredited engineering degree as may be required by specific regions
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