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They will be tasked with solving complex Electrical-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Electrical Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of Electrical. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Electrical as well as broad knowledge of the Electrical discipline within the Engineering function.\n Key Tasks and Responsibilities:\nBecome 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\nIdentify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates. Provide similar support for Variation Orders\nInterface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs\nInterface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings\nMaintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, SCM, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management teams, as required\nDocument 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 man-hour 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\nPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications\nParticipate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity\nReview project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope\nAttend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required\nProvide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Electrical Engineering\nPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures\nAssist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them in proceeding with their deliverables\nAssist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures. Procurement assistance includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by the Discipline Lead Engineer\nAssist in updating weight reports based on receipt of vendor information\nReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary\nReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single discipline check/interdisciplinary check (IDC)\nProvide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect/rectification requirements\nKeep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related\nAssist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity \nCheck final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved\nPresent issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirements\nPerform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures\nAssist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval \nCapture lessons learned and entered them into MDR's Lessons Learned system\nGuide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc. \nSupervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverable\nResponsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area\nMonitor costs of own work processes\nAssist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes\nParticipate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards\nMay participate in standards development committees or task groups such as API\nIdentify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software\nProvide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager\nAssist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants\nReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve material lists, P&ID, etc. for Electrical equipment/systems and services for detailing the scope\nUpdate and (as Lead Engineer) approve specifications and data sheets for Electrical and bulk materials\nReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve Electrical system studies/calculations\nPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve one-line diagrams and schematics diagrams\nPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve electrical equipment building layout drawings\nPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve lighting calculations/illumination study for the platform lighting system\nPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve load lists or update load lists issued by Customer\nCoordinate and arrange for equipment inspection, FAT\nParticipate in FAT & inspection and preparation & resolution of punch lists on the arrival of skid/material\nPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve spare part lists and preservation reports\nReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve Pre-commissioning and commissioning index and provide technical assistance on-site during pre-commissioning and start-up as required\nReview and provide input to secondary cable routing (branch cable trays, channel trays, single tubing, etc.) where detailing is not done\nAdvise fabrication yard of installation locations for small E&I equipment that is not sufficiently detailed in the AFC drawings\nPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve cable drum schedules\nIdentify special tools, equipment, and requirements for commissioning and Hook-up\nPrepare/review Hook-up installation procedures\nCoordinate with vendors for installation and pre-comm/commissioning\nCoordinate work content split between onshore fabrication and installation \nReview and check the electrical equipment list\nParticipate in the checking and (as Lead Engineer) approval of key discipline deliverables such as: \nAll electrical studies using approved software\nC&E chart and ESD logic diagrams \nSpecifications, Datasheets, Requisitions, TBEs\nSLD, Interconnection, and trouble-shooting drawings\nHazardous area classification drawings\nInstrument and F&G detector layout\nElectrical Load list\nLighting calculations & lighting layout\nError log reports\nParticipate in HAZOP and SIL Studies\nProvide E&I input to pre-comm. activities and offshore hook-ups\nReports to:\nFunctional: Discipline Manager\nLiaise With: All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Groups, Safety Dept,\nProject Management Team, Document Control, Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors and Vendors, and Customers\nEssential Qualifications and Education:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or master’s degree \n18+ years in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design\nDetailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable\nKnowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills\nDevelop 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\"; 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