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Job Overview:

General Description includes process design and analysis of an assigned scope of work in a McDermott project including complex process engineering design, analysis and development of an assigned scope of work in a project and/or specific complex deliverables such as conceptual process design, Pre-FEED, FEED and EPFC projects. Strong working knowledge of many design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the content and application of standards, codes and guidelines as applicable. Assists with training other engineers by providing instruction on new technologies and/or a specialization. Supports the development of new technologies and methods. Maintains and promotes a focus on McDermott’s end product whether engineering, fabrication or construction. Ensures effective communications among other engineering disciplines. Manages own time to meet agreed deadlines and budgets and develop plans for short-term work activities in own area. Ensures highest work priorities are addressed. Ensures effective management of change. Assumes responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity and budget control.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Perform conceptual, FEED, Studies and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards

Direct Engineering team as a Lead Engineer on small projects

Apply knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations

Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and procedures

Manage own time to meet agreed deadlines and budgets and develop plans for short-term work activities in own area

Clearly communicate and explain complex issues and work to establish understanding

Be 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

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 all disciplines to develop clash-free designs

Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings

Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, and Project Management Teams, as required

Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager

Assist in the preparation of estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and work-hour estimates

Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements

Prepare Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications as required

Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity

Attend project 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 and review design reports and procedures

Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables

Review vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary

Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.

Check engineering performed by others within the discipline

Be aware of costs related to own work and of the discipline

Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Responsible for preparing/checking the following key deliverables, applicable as per the Project scope: Process simulations / Heat and material balances

Process flow diagrams (PFD)

Piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID)

Process safeguarding diagrams

Equipment and instrument process datasheets

Process specifications

Operating philosophy and startup and operating manuals

Equipment list (process data)

Line list (process data)

Equipment and line sizing calculations

Flare radiation and dispersion calculations

Depressurization and flare network studies

Process studies

Provide process assistance to other disciplines by performing IDC / providing inputs as required for the following activities: Layout review

Area classification drawings

Safety studies

Electrical load list

Equipment datasheets

Instrument datasheets

ESD and F&G logic diagrams and control narratives

Assist in close out of HAZOP action items

Participate in internal, customer, and third-party technical audits on engineering deliverables and vendor documents

Reports to: Project: Lead Engineer/PEM Functional: Supervising Department Manager Liaise With: All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Safety Department, Document Control, Procurement Group, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Customers Supervises: Engineers

Essential Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering

8-15 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultants predominantly performing detail design

Strong working knowledge of many design techniques and analysis methods and detailed knowledge of the content and application of standards codes and guidelines as applicable

All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Safety Department, Document Control, Procurement Group, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Customers

Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable

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