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Principal Instrumentation & Controls Eng
Mcdermott International, Ltd
Provides engineering, procurement, construction, and installation services for energy projects.
Lead design and execution of instrumentation & controls engineering for oil & gas projects.
7d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Onsite
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Operations & Maintenance
Offshore & Onshore Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Subsea Infrastructure
Offshore Platforms
Refineries
Marine Construction
Fabrication Facilities
Engineering Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
design review
testing procedures
schedule planning
procurement support
technical queries
performance monitoring
Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve ESD logic (as applicable) / cause & effect diagrams and F&G logic (as applicable) / cause & effect diagrams
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve I&C equipment testing procedures
Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or а need for a change order
Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan
Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
Provide similar support for Variation Orders
Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - procedures
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check / inter-discipline check (IDC)
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
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
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, preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by the Discipline Lead Engineer
Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
Monitor КРI measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others
Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
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
Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs
Capture lessons learned and entered them into MDR's Lessons Learned system
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve inputs to P&ID development and markups based on receipt of vendor information
Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design Reviews
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
Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.
Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items
Provide construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support, as required
Prepare bids and project Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve I&C equipment spare parts lists
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
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve specifications and data sheets for Instrumentation & Controls equipment
Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve automation system definition, including philosophy, specifications, safety drawings, and system architecture
Review project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
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
Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related
Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates
Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
Assist in closing out HAZOP action items
Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
Assist in updating weight reports based on receipt of vendor information
Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and Classification Studies, as required
Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews by MDR Global Procedures
Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
Review comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software
Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning
Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area
Present issues and problems to Customers in а timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirement
Ensure substantive communications are documented
Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes
Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
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.)
Participate in automation testing, as required
Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect/rectification requirements
Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
May participate in standards development committees or task groups such as API
Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineer's skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
Attend I&C equipment FATs, as required
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management teams, as required
Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real-time schedules
What you bring
project coordination
communication
oil & gas
professional engineer
design knowledge
electrical engineering
Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design
Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society
Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (Master’s Degree is preferred)
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