Principal Instrumentation Designer

Description

• Perform design verification through single discipline checks (SDC) and/or inter-discipline checks (IDC), providing comments to the Lead Designer
• Liaise with other discipline support groups to ensure clearly defined interfaces, deliverables, and schedules are met
• Assist the Discipline Supervisor / Engineering Manager in interviewing job applicants
• Participate in design reviews and audits
• Travel to the fabrication yard or construction site to assist in mechanical completion, hookup, and/or commissioning, as required
• Monitor progress and maintain the deliverables register on an ongoing basis
• Develop conceptual Layouts based on experience and good offshore engineering practice & develop these through detail design
• Lead the design team of the assigned work area and complete within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to а high professional standard
• Generate IDC design documentation for the project
• Raise and approve technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
• Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual designer's skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline Supervisor / Engineering Manager
• Prepare/review and (as Lead Designer) approve Instrument Design deliverables such as:3D model Instrument scopesLayout drawingsInstrument hook-up / installation details Wiring/loop diagramsPanel and console drawings Instrument drawing listsLogic DiagramsShutdown hierarchy drawingsSchematics and block diagramsMaterial schedules
• Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software
• Provide information on employee performance to Discipline Supervisor / Engineering Manager
• Identify all items for which insufficient data is available to allow the drawing or model to be completed (HOLDS), and list these on the drawing and on the standard 'HOLDS' list form Notify the Discipline Lead Designer when there are updates to the Holds list
• Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan
• Prepare forecasting schedules for delayed deliverables
• Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or а need for a change order
• Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
• of actions), and forward copies to Discipline Lead Designer and Discipline Supervisor
• Develop 3D models and ensure clash-free with other disciplines
• Review all project IDC design documentation for detail technical interfaces
• 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 complete 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 on 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 the Project Team, Customer, vendor/supplier, and/or subcontractor counterparts; and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all Discipline manpower resources - agree on allocations with the Engineering Manager
• Interface with other disciplines to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
• When acting as Lead Designer, in addition:Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer, vendor/supplier, and/or subcontractor counterparts; and Project TeamEnsure substantive communications are documentedPrepare bids and project's Discipline design budget and execution plans, updating as requiredIdentify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual designer's skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline Supervisor / Engineering ManagerPlan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the Discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgetsPlan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution planSupervise and guide assigned Designers for Discipline design and design deliverablesEnsure Designers assigned to the project execute assigned tasks in а consistent mannerPrepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real­ time scheduleProvide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivityAlert the project team of any deviation from the scope or а need for a change orderMonitor KPI measurement results, and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with othersCoordinate with other disciplines' Lead Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputsEnsure Discipline Designers 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, practices, and operational requirementsReview and approve Discipline project:SchedulesExecution PlansDeliverable ListsDeliverablesForecastsEstimatesProgress and productivity reportsProceduresMTO’sSingle discipline checks (SDS) / inter-discipline checks (IDC)Review comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporationLead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design ReviewsAssist the Discipline Supervisor / Engineering Manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planningAnticipate project engineering needs and plan accordinglyAssist the Discipline Supervisor / Engineering Manager, and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team membersEnsure Instrument item clashes identified in ЗD model are addressed and resolvedParticipate in ЗD model reviews, and ensure Instrument review comments are closedTravel to the fabrication yard or construction site to assist in mechanical completion, hookup, and/or commissioning, as required
• Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
• Prepare, issue, and update material and weight data take-offs
• and standards for submission to the Customer for approval
• Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with the Project Team, Customer, vendor/supplier, and/or subcontractor counterparts; and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
• Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
• Direct small or medium Instrument Design team as Lead Designer
• Prepare bids and project's Discipline design budget and execution plans, updating as required
• Assist Fabrication as required in the resolution of construction difficulties relating to design problems, clashes, etc.
• Ensure compliance with the Project Execution Plan and the timely completion and archiving of drawings
• Assist Discipline Lead Designer in preparing estimates for proposals and job scope changes, including execution statements, work schedules, and manhour requirements, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
• Review comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
• Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
• Monitor KPI measurement results, and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others
• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment
• Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standards
• Set up and maintain the Discipline Master design drawing and document files, including final archiving
• Ensure design deliverables are completed and issued per project specifications, MDR, and project Level 2 & 3 procedures, and within agreed schedules and budgets
• Research Customer standards and procedures in order to prepare project-specific design procedures
• Assist the Lead Designer in supervising the preparation of key Discipline drawings
• Apply knowledge and/or skills to a range of activities
• Ensure Instrument item clashes identified in ЗD model are addressed and resolved
• Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
• Coordinate with other disciplines' Lead Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs
• Guide less experienced Designers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, technical queries, etc.
• Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
• Participate in ЗD model reviews, and ensure Instrument review comments are closed
• Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor/supplier meetings, engineering and design meetings, and offshore site surveys as required
• Shutdown hierarchy drawings
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to others
• Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system
• Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real­ time schedule
• Travel to fabrication yard or construction site to assist in mechanical completion, hook-up, and/or commissioning, as required
• Keep the Lead Designer apprised of all activities, progress, and concerns, including manpower and budgetary-related
• Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
• Assist the Discipline Supervisor / Engineering Manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning
• Maintain single discipline and inter-discipline check drawings and filing, including final archiving
• Review and approve Discipline project:SchedulesExecution PlansDeliverable ListsDeliverablesForecastsEstimatesProgress and productivity reportsProceduresMTO’s
• Further develop an understanding of MDR's business including processes and procedures
• Assist the Discipline Supervisor / Engineering Manager, and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
• Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design Reviews
• Set priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives, and (as a Lead Designer) forecast and plan resource requirements
• 3D model Instrument scopes
• Become familiar with the Contract 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
• Review vendor drawings and documents and incorporate required vendor data into Discipline drawings and documents
• Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notification in the Change Management system, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates Provide similar support for Variation Orders
• 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
• Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer, vendor/supplier, and/or subcontractor counterparts; and Project Team
• Ensure Discipline Designers have sufficient input information for the drawing or model being undertaken
• Lead projects as Lead Designer engaging the participation of other disciplines Coordinate all activities within own discipline and Discipline interfaces with other disciplines
• Supervise and guide assigned Designers for Discipline design and design deliverables
• Ensure Designers assigned to the project execute assigned tasks in а consistent manner
• Liaise with the responsible Engineers for the timely expediting of Vendor Data to efficiently progress the project according to schedule requirements
• Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, Guidelines, and Standards
• Review drawings issued by other disciplines and incorporate the required data into Discipline drawings
• Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the Discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
• Report errors and suggest resolutions for the same
• Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and design scope
• Prepare and review Discipline deliverables such as: 3D modelDetailed design drawingsAs-built drawings
• Advise the Lead Designer of problem areas and/or manpower concerns
• Maintain responsibility progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
• Participate in clash resolution meetings, as required
• Participate in finalizing deliverables lists, deliverables, and philosophies to ensure compliance with specifications and functional integrity
• Ensure substantive communications are documented

Requirements

• Knowledge of QA Systems and good communicator would be an advantage Working experience in project coordination and execution skills Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Auto Lisp Programming 3D Model creation, Menu, and/or Macro compilation skills
• Single discipline checks (SDS) / inter-discipline checks (IDC)
• Detailed knowledge of associated industry detailing standards & codes Detailed knowledge of 2D and/or 3D drafting and material control systems (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) Minimum 1 or 2 projects working experience in E3D and/or S3D Capable of Leading projects
• Schematics and block diagrams
• 10 years minimum with major contractor or consultant of which 5+ years of experience in predominately oil and gas
• Logic Diagrams
• High School graduate with a diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Design, or Drafting in a related discipline or equivalent experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance