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 and subsea installation projects. The role requires 10-14 years of experience in the oil and gas EPCI industry with strong technical and leadership skills.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of field and senior field engineers to ensure effective and timely execution of installation projects
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering activities with procurement, construction, and installation phases
- Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress, address technical issues, and ensure quality control
- Develop innovative engineering solutions that align with project specifications, client requirements, and regulatory standards
- Oversee the design and optimization of engineering systems, ensuring feasibility, efficiency, and safety
- Conduct thorough technical reviews and provide recommendations to enhance project performance and mitigate risks
- Implement industry leading practices and emerging trends to continuously improve engineering processes
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as the primary technical point of contact
- Collaborate closely with clients to understand requirements and provide technical expertise
- Proactively identify potential challenges or opportunities and communicate them to the project team
- Strive to exceed client expectations by delivering superior quality, technical excellence, and outstanding customer service
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering; a master's degree is preferred
- 10 to 14 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with Major Contractors or consultant
- Proven experience in the EPCI industry, with a focus on engineering functions
- Experience in offshore projects will be highly valued
- Strong technical knowledge and proficiency in utilizing relevant engineering tools, software, and industry standard methodologies
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team towards project objectives
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under shorter deadlines
- Basic knowledge in Microsoft tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Knowledge in AutoCAD
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Job Overview
- Principal Marine Operations Specialist is responsible for interpreting internal and external business issues.
- Recommend best practices, and will be tasked with solving complex Field Engineering related problems.
- Will work independently with minimal guidance.
- Principal Marine Operations Specialist will be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Field Engineering.
- In depth expertise in Field Engineering as well as broad knowledge of the Field Engineering discipline within the Engineering function is required.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of field and senior field engineers to ensure the effective and timely execution of installation projects
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering activities with procurement, construction, and installation phases
- Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress, address any technical issues, and ensure quality control
- Develop innovative engineering solutions that align with project specifications, client requirements, and regulatory standards
- Oversee the design and optimization of engineering systems, ensuring the feasibility, efficiency, and safety of project deliverables
- Conduct thorough technical reviews and provide recommendations to enhance project performance and mitigate risks
- Implement industry leading practices and emerging trends to continuously improve engineering processes and methodologies
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as the primary technical point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
- Collaborate closely with clients to understand their specific requirements, providing technical expertise and solutions to address their needs
- Proactively identify potential challenges or opportunities and communicate them to the project team, ensuring timely and effective resolution
- Strive to exceed client expectations by delivering superior quality, technical excellence, and outstanding customer service
Essential Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering; A master's degree is preferred
- 10 to 14 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with Major Contractors or consultant
- Proven experience in the EPCI industry, with a focus on engineering functions
- Experience in offshore projects will be highly valued
- Strong technical knowledge and proficiency in utilizing relevant engineering tools, software, and industry standard methodologies
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team towards project objectives
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to resolving technical challenges
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under shorter deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Basic knowledge in Microsoft tools like Word, excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Knowledge in Auto CAD
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