Principal Marine Operations Specialist
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About the Role
McDermott is seeking a Principal Marine Operations Specialist to lead field engineering teams on offshore installation projects. The role requires 10-14 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with EPCI contractors.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of field and senior field engineers for installation projects
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship ensuring compliance with standards
- Collaborate with cross functional teams for integration of engineering activities
- Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress and ensure quality control
- Develop innovative engineering solutions aligning with project specifications and regulations
- Oversee design and optimization of engineering systems for feasibility and safety
- Conduct technical reviews and provide recommendations to enhance performance and mitigate risks
- Implement industry leading practices to improve engineering processes
- Establish and maintain strong client relationships as primary technical contact
- Proactively identify challenges and opportunities, communicating to project team
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master's preferred
- 10 to 14 years of experience in oil and gas industry with Major Contractors or consultant
- Proven experience in EPCI industry with focus on engineering functions
- Experience in offshore projects highly valued
- Strong technical knowledge and proficiency in engineering tools and methodologies
- Excellent leadership skills
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft tools and AutoCAD
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Job Overview
- Principal Marine Operations Specialist is responsible for interpreting internal and external business issues, recommending best practices, and solving complex Field Engineering related problems.
- Will work independently with minimal guidance and lead functional teams or projects.
- Regarded as a specialist in Field Engineering with in depth expertise and broad knowledge of the discipline.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of field and senior field engineers to ensure effective execution of installation projects.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams for seamless integration of engineering activities.
- Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress and ensure quality control.
- Develop innovative engineering solutions aligning with project specifications and regulations.
- Oversee design and optimization of engineering systems for feasibility, efficiency, and safety.
- Conduct thorough technical reviews and provide recommendations to enhance performance and mitigate risks.
- Implement industry leading practices to continuously improve engineering processes.
- Establish and maintain strong client relationships as primary technical point of contact.
- Proactively identify potential challenges or opportunities and communicate to project team.
Essential Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master's preferred.
- 10 to 14 years of experience in oil and gas industry with Major Contractors or consultant.
- Proven experience in EPCI industry with focus on engineering functions.
- Experience in offshore projects highly valued.
- Strong technical knowledge and proficiency in engineering tools and methodologies.
- Excellent leadership skills with ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft tools and AutoCAD.
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