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As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Piping as well as broad knowledge of the Piping discipline within the Engineering function.\n Key Tasks and Responsibilities:\nPerform 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 \nApply 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 stage\nPrepare detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures\nManage own time to meet objectives and forecast and plan resource requirements\nLead others to solve complex problems, use sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment, and identify innovative solutions\nInterpret internal/external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve 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fully familiar with the project SoW, Specification, Schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements\nInterface with other departments to obtain input for engineering and design\nInterface with High-Value Centers (HVECs) ensuring a clear understanding of their SoW\nPrepare Iso Curve based on required input in line with Project Level 3 Schedule\nWhen acting as Lead Engineer or area Lead:Review the Piping budget, and provide Piping input for the Project Execution Plan\nPlan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and man-hour budgets to piping sub-discipline and verify tasks are completed within budgets\nSupport 3D-Model review at 30%, 60% & 90% progress\nProvide Piping Discipline input into Plan Level 2, 3, and 4 schedules and review the dependencies \nPrepare discipline forecasts identifying changes to scope and promptly raising a notification\nAlert the team of any deviation from the Scope of work or a need for a change order\nProvide piping man-hours, schedule, and deliverables 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