Principal Process Engineer

• Perform conceptual, FEED and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes and standards.
• Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations.
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - procedures.
• Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements.
• Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view.
• When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:

• Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer.
• Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete within planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR and project - specific procedures and to a 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 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. Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution.
• 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 co-ordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning and Project Management Team, 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.
• Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements and man-hour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements.
• Prepare bid's and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required.
• Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope and to 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 in relation to construction sequence, milestones and engineering scope.
• Attend project kickoff and 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, review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures.
• Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them in proceeding with their deliverables.
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary.
• Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirements.
• Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.
• Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables.
• Monitor costs of own work processes.
• Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area.
• 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.).
• Responsible for 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).
• 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 narrative
• Participate in HAZAN, HAZID, HAZOP and other safety / operability / reliability studies and workshops.
• Assist in close out of HAZOP action items.
• Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer and third party technical audits) and Design Reviews.
• When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:

• Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts.
• Ensure substantive communications are documented.
• Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineer's skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager.
• Plan, organize and assign tasks, responsibilities and man-hours budgets to the discipline team and verify tasks are completed within budgets.
• Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule / register compliant with the overall execution plan.
• Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action and real-time schedule.
• Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity.
• Alert project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for change order.
• Monitor KPI measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others.
• Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs.
• 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.
• Review comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation.
• Assist Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning.
• Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly.
• Coordinate with vendor for discipline managed / procured items.
• Assist Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in Performance Evaluation of project team members.

• 12-20 yrs in oil and gas with major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
• Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in Engineering
• 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.
• Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable

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