Job Overview:

The Sr Principal Instrument & Controls Eng is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Sr Principal Instrument & Controls Eng is considered a specialist in the field of Instrumentation & Controls, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Engineering function. The Sr Principal Instrument & Controls Eng impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Sr Principal Instrument & Controls Eng role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Instrumentation & Controls challenges.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
• Develop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they arise
• Apply expertise to the most complex problems
• Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
• Develop and manage plans to achieve business objectives
• Clearly communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomes
• When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
  • Direct large Instrumentation & Controls Engineering team as а Lead Engineer
  • 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 а high professional standard
  • 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
  • Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
  • 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.
• 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
• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
• Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
• Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
• Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
• Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
• Review project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
• Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check/inter-discipline check (IDC)
• Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect/rectification requirements
• Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related
• Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
• Present issues and problems to Customers in а timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirements
• Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews by MDR Global Procedures
• Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
• Capture lessons learned and entered them into MDR’s Lessons Learned system
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other Engineers
• Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables

Reports to:

Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager

Functional: Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager

Liaise with: AII Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Safety Department, Offshore Group, Project Management Team,

Document Control, Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC, and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors

and Vendors, and Customers

Supervises: Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineers and Instrumentation and Controls Engineers

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (Master’s Degree is preferred)
• 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
• Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
• Recognized across the company as a key leader, highly innovative designer, or highly skilled analyst
• Recognized as having good communication and presentation skills (e.g., published technical papers are written, actively participates in conferences and/or seminars, and/or is a capable presenter of design solutions or presenting topics at “lunch and learns”; etc.)