Principal Subsea Engineer

Description

• Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.
• Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Teams, as required
• Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
• Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real­time schedule
• Tender engineering support with an emphasis on document review, preparation of subcontractor documents, CTR preparation, bid evaluation, and vendor selection
• Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
• Liaise with operational teams to support project engineering and be available for site visits and offshore trips when necessary
• May participate in standards development committees or task groups such as DNV and API
• Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning
• Prepare Installation Analysis models using industry-standard packages and post-process analysis results applying design criteria from industry codes and client specifications
• Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
• 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
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
• Review comments from Customers and other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
• Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates Provide similar support for Variation Orders
• Ensure substantive communications are documented
• Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
• Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
• Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes
• Participate in Constructability Review meetings and offshore visits as required to support offshore installation
• 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.)
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve third-party reports related to Installation Engineering and Analysis
• Coordinate and engage in daily activities and schedule priorities for subsea engineering under limited supervision
• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
• Train and mentor graduates and junior engineers
• Direct small or medium-sized Engineering teams as a Lead Engineer
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check I interdisciplinary check (IDC)
• Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
• Support subsea and offshore projects in performing design and installation engineering/analysis in a lead role and address various requirements for procurement
• Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
• Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
• Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software
• Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
• Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures
• Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
• Participate in development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
• Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
• Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Subsea Engineering
• Support in the development of knowledge in the area of design and installation analysis related to subsea and offshore engineering
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Understand client requirements and develop solutions to address them, satisfying necessary codes and specifications
• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
• Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
• Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
• Prepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
• Required to attend and prepare for project progress meetings and departmental meetings
• Capture Knowledge Objects and enter into MDR's system
• 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
• Provide specialist skills and knowledge in the areas related to engineering and analysis including design codes related to subsea engineering and installation engineering
• Take personal responsibility for design, analyses, and technical documentation
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
• Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customer and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
• Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary and manpower related
• Adhere to the safety and legal objectives of the company
• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
• Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
• Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan
• Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
• Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
• Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
• Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs
• Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect and rectification requirements
• Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area
• Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design Reviews
• Review and (as a Lead Engineer) approve drawings and design reports ensuring technical correctness, professional presentation, and satisfaction of fabrication/installation requirements
• Monitor KPI measurement results, and take corrective action as necessary to improve
• 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.
• Perform Installation Analysis for flexible flowlines, flexible risers of various configurations, umbilicals (static and dynamic) and subsea structures
• Assume responsibility for technical reports, design calculations, engineering analysis, and interface with third parties including subcontractors and verification bodies
• Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
• Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items
• Perform Installation Analysis for rigid pipelines and risers including CLAD and Lined pipelines from reel-lay and S-lay vessels
• Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order
• Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system
• Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
• Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity

Requirements

• Experience with industry-commonly used codes and standards for Subsea and Welding Engineering (DNV, API, British Standards). Especially DNV-RP-F108, BS7910, BS 7608, BS 7448, API 1104 and API 579 design codes.
• Experience with industry-standard software packages for ECA/FFS e.g. Crack wise.
• Having good knowledge on material testing for line pipe e.g. Tensile Test, Fracture Toughness test SENB/SENT/CT test, etc.
• Familiar with the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable Knowledge of many basic design techniques and analysis methods.
• Experience in Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) of (but not limited to) pipeline girth weld and strong understanding in fracture mechanics, fatigue analysis, and structural integrity.
• Experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software e.g. ABAQUS, for 3D Modelling of Girth Weld would be an advantage
• Experience related to the design and analysis of subsea equipment including risers, pipelines, subsea structures, and umbilical.
• Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others
• Around fifteen (15) 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.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance