Requirements
The Principal Piping Engineer must have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 15-20 years of experience as a Piping Engineer in Oil and Gas, specifically in Conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed design. Previous experience as a Lead Piping Engineer on FEED and EPC projects executed across multiple offices is essential. Detailed knowledge of all project phases, design techniques, standards, codes, and guidelines is required, along with familiarity with all Piping Sub-Disciplines, SP3D/E3D/Navisworks, and stick-built/modularization approaches.
Description
Job DescriptionJob Overview:The Principal Piping Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Piping-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Piping Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of Piping. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Piping as well as broad knowledge of the Piping discipline within the Engineering function.ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:Perform conceptual, FEED, or detailed design analysis and develop them as per project Scope of Work design basis, project documentation, design codes and standards, and McDermott procedures within the planned schedule and budget Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and non-standard situations and report them to the Project Management Team and Department Manager at an early stagePrepare detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and proceduresManage own time to meet objectives and forecast and plan resource requirementsLead others to solve complex problems, use sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment, and identify innovative solutionsInterpret internal/external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve technology, processes, or servicesExplain difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of viewFocused on health and safety policies and proceduresWhen acting as Lead engineer:Direct medium or large Engineering and Design team as a Lead EngineerLead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standardPlan, organize, and direct all aspects of discipline execution of the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and manpower resourcesEnsure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identifiedMaintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective actionAct as project representative for the discipline during meetings with the project team, Client, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.Become fully familiar with the project SoW, Specification, Schedule, and all inter-discipline requirementsInterface with other departments to obtain input for engineering and designInterface with High-Value Centers (HVECs) ensuring a clear understanding of their SoWPrepare Iso Curve based on required input in line with Project Level 3 ScheduleWhen acting as Lead Engineer or area Lead:Review the Piping budget, and provide Piping input for the Project Execution PlanPlan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and man-hour budgets to piping sub-discipline and verify tasks are completed within budgetsSupport 3D-Model review at 30%, 60% & 90% progressProvide Piping Discipline input into Plan Level 2, 3, and 4 schedules and review the dependencies Prepare discipline forecasts identifying changes to scope and promptly raising a notificationAlert the team of any deviation from the Scope of work or a need for a change orderProvide piping man-hours, schedule, and deliverables list including Piping Discipline Execution PlanCheck and approve design philosophies, specifications, pipe supports, standard detail drawings, MTO, and material requisitions in accordance with the project scope of work and contractMonitor KPI measurement results and take corrective actionLead Piping Discipline during project internal or External AuditsAssist the Department Manager in the Performance Evaluation of Piping team membersSupport proposals and studiesReports to:Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineer or Project ManagerFunctional: Department ManagerLiaise With: Designers and Engineers, other Engineering disciplines Leads, Construction & Fabrication Group,Project Management Team, Document Control, Project Cost Control and Planning Group, Procurement Group,Subcontractors and Vendors, ClientSupervises: Piping Engineering and Layout TeamQualificationsEssential Qualifications and Education:Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering 15-20 years of experience as a Piping Engineer in Oil and gas with a major contractor performing Conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED, and detail designPrevious experience as Lead Piping Engineer on FEED and EPC projects via Multi-offices Project ExecutionDetailed knowledge of Pre-FEED, FEED, and Detailed Design Phases ProjectsDetailed knowledge and experience of design techniques and application of standards, codes, and guidelinesFamiliar with all Piping Sub-Disciplines including Design and Modelling, Pipe Stress & Support, Piping Material Engineering, and MTO activities and deliverablesKnowledgeable in project coordination and execution skillsConversant with international codes and standards like ANSI, ASME, API, BS, NFPA, etc.Familiar with SP3D / E3D / NavisworksFamiliar with stick-built and modularization approachPreferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering societyFamiliar with commercial aspects of projects and types of contractsCommitted to McDermott values Flexible for Business travel About UsOur ingenuity 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