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General Description includes complex process engineering design, analysis and development of an assigned scope of work in a McDermott project and/or specific complex deliverables such as conceptual process design, process simulations, heat and material balances, P&ID and PFD development. Work includes, among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations and equipment and material specification. Is able to effectively communicate complex technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers. Assists with training other engineers by providing instruction on new technologies and/or a specialization. Mentors junior Process Engineers. Supports the development of new technologies and methods. Is the highest level Engineer position and looked to for technical expertise. Depending on size and complexity of scope of work may be assigned as the Process Engineering Lead for a project. Maintains and promotes a focus on McDermott’s end product whether engineering, fabrication or construction. Ensures effective communications among other engineering disciplines. Ensures effective management of change. Assumes responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity and budget control.\n Key Tasks and Responsibilities:\nPerform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards\nApply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations\nPrepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - procedures\nManage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements\nClearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view\nWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer\nLead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard\nPlan, 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\nEnsure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified\nMaintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action\nAct as project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.\n\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\nInterpret 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\nProvide 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, Planning, 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\nPrepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and work-hour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements\nPrepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required\nRaise 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 about 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 Process Engineering\nPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures\nAssist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables\nReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary\nPresent issues and problems to Customers promptly and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirements\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 deliverables\nMonitor costs of own work processes\nResponsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area\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; etc.)\nResponsible for checking the following key deliverables, applicable as per the Project scope: Process simulations / Heat and material balances\nProcess flow diagrams (PFD)\nPiping and instrument diagrams (P&ID)\nEquipment and instrument process datasheets\nProcess specifications\nOperating philosophy and startup and operating manuals\nEquipment list (process data)\nLine list (process data)\nEquipment and line sizing calculations\nFlare radiation and dispersion calculations\nDepressurization and flare network studies\nProcess studies\n\nProvide process assistance to other disciplines by performing IDC / providing inputs as required for the following activities:Layout review \nArea classification drawings \nSafety studies \nElectrical load list \nEquipment datasheets \nInstrument datasheets \nESD and F&G logic diagrams and control narratives\n\nParticipate in HAZAN, HAZID, HAZOP, and other safety/operability/reliability studies and workshops\nAssist in closing out HAZOP action items\nLead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design Reviews\nWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition: Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts\nEnsure substantive communications are documented\nIdentify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager\nPlan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and work-hours budgets to the discipline team and verify tasks are completed within budgets\nPlan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/register compliant with the overall execution plan\nPrepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real-time schedule\nProvide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity\nAlert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order\nMonitor KPI measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including a performance at interfaces with others\nCoordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs\nReview 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\nReview comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation\nAssist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning\nAnticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly\nCoordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items\nAssist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members\n\nReports to:\nProject: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager\nFunctional: Supervising Department Manager\nLiaise with: All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Safety Department, Project Management Team, Document Control,\nProject Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC, Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors, Vendors, and\nCustomers\nSupervises: Senior Engineers and Engineers\n Essential Qualifications and Education:\nBachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering\n15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design \nPreferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable \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 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