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They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer is considered a specialist in the field of electrical engineering, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the engineering function. The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to electrical engineering challenges.\n Key Tasks and Responsibilities:\nPerform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards \nDevelop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they arise \nApply expertise to the most complex problems \nManage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements \nDevelop and manage plans to achieve business objectives \nCommunicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomes \nWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition: Direct large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer \nLead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed it within the planned schedule and budget, by 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 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 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\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, 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 Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager \nPrepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and man-hour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements \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 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 to proceed 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 Discipline Lead Engineer \nAssist in updating weight report 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 promptly and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirements \nPerform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews by 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 enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system \nProvide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other Engineers \nSupervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables \nAssign personnel to analyze and design tasks based on knowledge of individual strengths and capabilities \nMonitor costs of own work processes \nEvaluate costs associated with products and solutions \nAssist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes \nParticipate in development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards \nIncorporate approved Lessons Learned into MDR Level 2 & 3 engineering procedures, as applicable \nMay participate in standards development committees or task groups such as API \nAssist Department Manager in identifying departmental needs including the development of personnel and technical capabilities \nParticipate in McDermott forums and represent McDermott as a subject matter expert (SME) \nProvide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager \nAssist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants \nReview and approve key discipline deliverables such as:All electrical studies using approved software \nC&E chart and ESD logic diagrams \nSpecifications, Datasheets, Requisitions, TBEs \nSLD, Interconnection, and troubleshooting drawings \nHazardous area classification drawings \nInstrument and F&G detector layout \nElectrical Load list \nLighting calculations & lighting layout \nError log reports \nParticipate in Hazard and Safety Studies \nPerform cold eye / SME review for other projects\nAssume responsibility for schedule, quantity, and quality of project deliverables \nEnsure quality of design deliverables / physical design / Bulk MTOs through robust checking process\n\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\n Essential Qualifications and Education:\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering\n22-28 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design\nRecognized as having good communication and presentation skills (e.g., published technical papers are written, actively participates in conferences and/or seminars, and/or is a capable presenter of design solutions or topics at \"lunch and learns\"; 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