Sr Principal Instrumentation Designer

Overview

Design, lead, and coordinate offshore instrumentation projects, ensuring standards and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• design coordination
• interface management
• design review
• schedule planning
• technical queries
• 3d modeling

Tasks

-Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need to change the order -Ensure discipline designer have sufficient input information for the drawing or model being undertaken -Identify changes to the scope and promptly raise change notifications and provide any necessary supporting documentation and estimates -Ensure design deliverables are completed and issued per project specifications, MDR, and project Level 2 & 3 procedures, and within agreed schedules and budgets -Assist discipline supervisor/engineering manager in interviewing a job applicant -Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan -Highlight knowledge concepts and ensure learning is entered into the system -Coordinate the timely flow of information and data between design discipline -Liaise with discipline lead designers to ensure interface responsibilities are clearly defined and understood -Assist the Department Manager in identifying departmental needs including the development of personnel and technical capability -Document substantive communication (communication that results in a significant decision or assignment of action) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager -Review and approve discipline project -Ensure affected interface responsibilities are clearly defined and understood -Advise the Lead Designer and Design Supervisor/Engineering Manager of problem areas and/or manpower concern -Assist in providing inputs for actual, plan, and forecast progress report that include associated productivity -Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverable -Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to others -Prepare forecast schedule of delayed deliverables -Incorporate approved lessons learned into level 2&3 drafting procedures and standards, as applicable -Raise and approve technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practice, and operational requirement -Liaise with the responsible designers to expedite discipline design information and data as necessary to meet the agreed schedule -Monitor changes to scope and ensure changes are communicated to all impacted discipline design lead -Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design input -Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified -Participate in design review and audit -Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all Discipline manpower resources - agree allocations with the Engineering Manager -Assist fabrication as required in the resolution of construction difficulties relating to design, problems, clash, etc. -Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestone, and design scope -Monitor KPI measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, which includes performance at interface with other -Prepare/review and (as lead designer) approve instrument design deliverables such as: 3D model instrument scopeLayout drawingInstrument hookup/installation detailWiring/loop diagramPanel and console drawingInstruments drawing listLogic diagramShutdown hierarchy drawingSchematics and blocks diagramMaterial schedule -Coordinate large Design team -Keep the Discipline Supervisor/Engineering Manager apprised of all activity and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related -Monitor progress and maintain the deliverables register on an ongoing basis -Ensure compliance with the project execution plan and the timely completion and archive of drawings and document -Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Supervisor/Engineering Manager -Assist Discipline Lead Designer in preparing estimates for proposal and job scope change, which include execution statement, work schedule, and manhour requirements, identify software requirements and any other project-specific requirement -Generate IDC design documentation for the project -Highlight knowledge concepts and ensure learnings are entered into the system -Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager -Develop an understanding of the business and process -When acting as Design Coordinator, in addition:Coordinate large Design teamCoordinate project Design interdisciplinary activities to ensure timely and organized distribution of information amongst all Lead DesignersEnsure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified -Coordinate project Design interdisciplinary activities to ensure timely and organized distribution of information amongst all Lead Designers -Layout drawing -Assist the lead designer to supervise in the preparation of key discipline drawing -Prepare work forecast to identify change management plan, corrective action, and real-time schedule -Lead the Discipline team during project audit (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audit) and Design Review -Set up and maintain the Discipline Master design drawing and document files -Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Project Team, Customer, vendor/supplier and/or subcontractor counterparts; and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc. -Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly -Participate in finalizing deliverable list and deliverable, ensure compliance with specification and functional integrity -Liaise with the Engineer responsible for the timely expediting of Vendor Data to efficiently progress the project according to schedule requirement -Review vendor drawings and documents and incorporate required vendor data into discipline drawings and document -Travel to the fabrication yard or offshore to assist in mechanical completion, hookup, and/or commissioning, as required -Ensure substantive communication is documented -Develop 3D models and ensure clash-free with other disciplines -Participate in forums and represent the company as subject matter expert (SME) -Report an error and suggest a resolution for the same -Review drawings issued by other disciplines and incorporate the required data into Discipline drawing -Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specification, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements; identify concerns as early as practicable and take the appropriate initiative to address the issue -Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred Company procedure, specification, standard, practice, and operational requirement -Develop conceptual layouts based on experience and good offshore engineering practice & develop these through detailed design -When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition: Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterpartEnsure substantive communication is documentedPrepare bid and project Discipline engineering budget and execution plan, update as requiredIdentify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline managerPlan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budget to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budget Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution planPrepare work forecast to identify change management plan, corrective action, and real-time scheduleProvide Discipline input for actual, plan, and forecast progress reports that include associated productivityAlert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need to change the order Monitor KPI measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, which includes performance at interface with other Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputEnsure discipline designer have sufficient input information for the drawing or model being undertakenRaise and approve technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practice, and operational requirementReview and approve discipline projectScheduleExecution planDeliverable listDeliverableForecastEstimateProgress and productivity reportProcedureMTOsSingle discipline check (SDC)/inter-discipline check (IDC)Review comments from customers & other agencies on documents and drawing produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporationLead the Discipline team during project audit (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audit) and Design ReviewAssist the Discipline Supervisor/Engineering Manager in the preparation of quarterly forecast and manpower planningAnticipate project engineering needs and plan accordinglyAssist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team memberEnsure instrument item clash identified in the 3D model are addressed and resolvedParticipate in 3D model review, and ensure instrument review comments are closeTravel to the fabrication yard or offshore to assist in mechanical completion hookup, and/or commissioning as required -Review all project IDC design documentation for detailed technical interface -Direct small or medium Instrument Design team as Lead Designer -Maintain responsibility progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action -Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software -Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team member -Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, Guidelines, and Standard -Travel to the fabrication yard or offshore to assist in mechanical completion hookup, and/or commissioning as required -Perform design verification through single discipline checks (SDC)and/or inter-discipline checks (ID), provide comments to Lead Designer -Lead the design team of the assigned work area and completed within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to а high professional standard -Research customer standards and procedures to prepare project-specific design procedures and standards for submission to the Customer for approval -Panel and console drawing -Provide similar support for Variation Order -Lead projects as Lead Designer engaging the participation of other disciplines Coordinate all activities within own discipline and Discipline interfaces with other disciplines -Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterpart -Provide similar support for a variation order -Set priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives, and (as a Lead Designer) forecast and plan resource requirements -Shutdown hierarchy drawing -Review IDC design documentation for the project for a detailed technical interface -Participate in 3D model review, and ensure instrument review comments are close -Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, Guidelines, and Standards -Maintain single discipline and inter-discipline check drawings and filing, that include final archiving -Interface with all disciplines to develop a clash-free design -Prepare bid and project Discipline engineering budget and execution plan, update as required -Ensure instrument item clash identified in the 3D model are addressed and resolved -When acting as design coordinator:Coordinate the timely flow of information and data between design disciplineManage lead designer interface to ensure there are no scope of work gaps or overlaps, and work is being completed in accordance with an agreed scheduleBecome familiar with the contract scope of work, specification, and schedule, and fully familiar with all inter-discipline requirements: including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issueLiaise with discipline lead designers to ensure interface responsibilities are clearly defined and understoodMonitor changes to scope and ensure changes are communicated to all impacted discipline design leadEnsure affected interface responsibilities are clearly defined and understoodProvide similar support for a variation orderEnsure substantive communication is documentedCoordinate the development of estimates for proposal and job scope change, which include execution statement, work schedule, and manhour requirements, identify software requirements and any other project-specific requirementParticipate in finalizing deliverable list and deliverable, ensure compliance with specification and functional integrityReview project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestone, and design scopeAttend project kickoff and review meeting, vendor/supplier meeting, engineering and design meeting, and offshore site survey, as requiredLiaise with the Engineer responsible for the timely expediting of Vendor Data to efficiently progress the project according to schedule requirementLiaise with the responsible designers to expedite discipline design information and data as necessary to meet the agreed scheduleReview IDC design documentation for the project for a detailed technical interfaceKeep the Discipline Supervisor/Engineering Manager apprised of all activity, progress, and concern Participate in design review and audit as requiredHighlight knowledge concepts and ensure learnings are entered into the systemParticipate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, Guidelines, and Standard -Manage lead designer interface to ensure there are no scope of work gaps or overlaps, and work is being completed in accordance with an agreed schedule -Review comments from customers & other agencies on documents and drawing produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation -Liaise with other discipline support groups to ensure clearly defined interface, deliverables, and schedule are met -Interface with other department to obtain input for Discipline design and drawing -Develop and maintain the project job book -Participate in the clash resolution meeting, as required -When acting as Lead Designer, in addition:Direct small or medium Instrument Design team as Lead DesignerLead projects as Lead Designer engaging the participation of other disciplines Coordinate all activities within own discipline and Discipline interfaces with other disciplinesLead the design team of the assigned work area and completed within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to а high professional standardPlan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all Discipline manpower resources - agree allocations with the Engineering ManagerEnsure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identifiedMaintain responsibility progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective actionAct as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Project Team, Customer, vendor/supplier and/or subcontractor counterparts; and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc. -Keep the Discipline Supervisor/Engineering Manager apprised of all activity, progress, and concern -Provide Discipline input for actual, plan, and forecast progress reports that include associated productivity -Assist the Discipline Supervisor/Engineering Manager in the preparation of quarterly forecast and manpower planning -Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standards -Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budget to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budget -Participate in design review and audit as required -Attend project kickoff and review meeting, vendor/supplier meeting, engineering and design meeting, and offshore site survey, as required -Coordinate the development of estimates for proposal and job scope change, which include execution statement, work schedule, and manhour requirements, identify software requirements and any other project-specific requirement -Prepare and review discipline deliverables such as:3D modelDetailed design drawing -Prepare and develop arrangement and detail conceptual, FEED, studies, and detail design drawings of high technical quality and professional consistent presentation ensuring clarity and ease of construction -Apply knowledge and/or skills to a range of activities

Requirements

• autocad
• pdms
• microstation
• 3d modeling
• offshore
• 14+ yrs

What You Bring

-High school graduate with a diploma in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Design, or Drafting in a related discipline or equivalent experience -Recognized expert in one or more skill sets -Knowledge of QA systems and a good communicator -Single discipline check (SDC)/inter-discipline check (IDC) -Logic diagram -3D model instrument scope -Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills -Capable of handling multiple projects -Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD and/or macro compilation skills would be an advantage -Working and/or reviewing experience in PDMS and/or PDS/SPM -Minimum of 14 years of experience with a major contractor or consultant of which 9+ years of experience in predominately offshore oil and gas -Schematics and blocks diagram -Detailed knowledge of 3D and 2D drafting and material control systems (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) -Detailed knowledge of associated industry detailing standards and codes -Become familiar with the contract scope of work, specification, and schedule, and fully familiar with all inter-discipline requirements: including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issue

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About McDermott

-Provides a comprehensive range of services including engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) for both offshore and onshore projects. -Expertise encompasses the delivery of fixed, floating, and subsea production facilities, pipelines, and storage systems, from concept to commissioning. -Known for diverse product lines and innovative solutions across the oil and gas sector, including offshore and subsea production, onshore construction, engineering, and storage. -Developed the first steel template platform in the Gulf of Mexico in the 1940s, expanding its capabilities through strategic acquisitions and technological advancements.

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