Principal Instrumentation & Controls Eng
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About the Role
McDermott seeks a Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for its Dubai office. The role involves leading engineering design for oil and gas projects, performing FEED and detailed analysis, and managing a team.
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Responsibilities
- Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
- Lead medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer, directing discipline engineering design
- Prepare, review, and approve discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
- Interface with all disciplines to develop clash free designs and coordinate with other departments
- Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews and manhour estimates
- Review and approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, ensuring compliance with project specifications
- Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and Classification Studies
- Provide technical support to fabrication queries and commissioning activities
- Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, and software
- Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (Master's preferred)
- 15 20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design
- Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society preferred
- Detailed knowledge of design techniques, analysis methods, standards, codes, and guidelines
- Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
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Job Overview
- The Principal Instrumentation & Controls Eng interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices.
- They solve complex Instrumentation & Controls related problems and work independently with minimal guidance.
- They may lead functional teams or projects and are regarded as a specialist in Instrumentation & Controls.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards.
- Apply in depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations.
- Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures.
- Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements.
- Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view.
- When acting as Lead Engineer: direct medium or large Engineering team; lead Discipline engineering design; plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution; ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified; maintain responsibility for progress and productivity.
- Become fully familiar with project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and inter discipline requirements.
- Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution.
- Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications.
- Interface with all disciplines to develop clash free designs.
- Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates.
- Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications.
Essential Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (Master’s Degree is preferred).
- 15 20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design.
- Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society.
- Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable.
- Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills.
About Us
- McDermott has forged trusted partnerships across the energy value chain for more than 100 years.
- They design and build subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy projects.
- They employ more than 30,000 people across 54 countries.
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