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They exchange ideas and information relating to Piping Design effectively. The Principal Piping Designer may work autonomously within established Piping Design procedures and practices. They act as a lead, coordinating the work of others. The Principal Piping Designer proposes improvements to processes and methods within the Piping Design discipline.\n Key Tasks and Responsibilities:\nPerform Design and Engineering process facilities within a specified time while adhering to maintenance, safety, and quality standards, consider constructability, economics, and operation into account during Pre-FEED, FEED, or Detailed Design phases\nDevelop 3D Models and ensure clash free model in coordination with all other disciplines requirements,\nApprove drawing including plot plans as per project specifications, McDermott Procedures, Process Design practice\nComplete assignments and facilitate the work activities of others\nSet priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives, and (as Lead Designer) forecast and plan resource requirements\nWhen acting as Lead Designer, in addition:Lead the design team to complete the tasks within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, McDermott, and project-specific 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and promptly raise change notifications in the Change Management System\nWhen acting as Lead Designer, assist the Lead Piping Engineer in raising technical queries, preparing the piping estimate and job scope changes\nAttend project Kickoff, Review meetings, Vendor meetings, model reviews\nWhen acting as Lead or area lead, monitor and coordinate the design team (remotely if required)\nWhen acting as Lead or area lead, lead the project in a Multi Office Project Execution Environment (MOPEX)\nSupport and supervise less-experienced members within the design team\nEnsure that the work is carried out in accordance with McDermott requirements, Client and Statutory Design Codes, Standards, or Procedures with a particular focus on Health and Safety Policies\nSupport the Department Manager with the Designer's appraisals\nExercise judgment, based on previous experience, practices, and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent\nExchange ideas and 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