The Sr Principal Instrument & Controls Eng is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Sr Principal Instrument & Controls Eng is considered a specialist in the field of Instrumentation & Controls, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Engineering function. The Sr Principal Instrument & Controls Eng impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Sr Principal Instrument & Controls Eng role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Instrumentation & Controls challenges.Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standardsDevelop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they ariseApply expertise to the most complex problemsManage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirementsDevelop and manage plans to achieve business objectivesClearly communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomesWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:Direct large Instrumentation & Controls Engineering team as а Lead EngineerLead 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 а high professional standardPlan, 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 ManagerEnsure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identifiedMaintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective actionAct as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.Become 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 issuesInterpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering executionIdentify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimatesProvide similar support for Variation OrdersInterface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designsInterface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawingsMaintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Teams, as requiredDocument substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment   of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline ManagerPrepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirementsRaise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirementsPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies,   and technical specificationsParticipate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrityReview project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones,   and engineering scopeAttend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys,   as requiredProvide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Instrumentation and Controls Engineering.

Prepare and develop arrangement and detail conceptual, FEED, studies, and detail design drawings of high technical quality and professional consistent presentation ensuring clarity and ease of constructionDevelop 3D models and ensure clash-free with other disciplinesEnsure design deliverables are completed and issued per project specifications, MDR, and project Level 2 & 3 procedures, and within agreed schedules and budgetsApply knowledge and/or skills to a range of activitiesSet priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives, and (as a Lead Designer) forecast and plan resource requirementsWhen acting as Lead Designer, in addition:Direct small or medium Instrument Design team as Lead DesignerLead projects as Lead Designer engaging the participation of other disciplines Coordinate all activities within own discipline and Discipline interfaces with other disciplinesLead the design team of the assigned work area and completed within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to а high professional standardPlan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all Discipline manpower resources - agree allocations with the Engineering ManagerEnsure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identifiedMaintain responsibility progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective actionAct as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Project Team, Customer, vendor/supplier and/or subcontractor counterparts; and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specification, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements; identify concerns as early as practicable and take the appropriate initiative to address the issueIdentify changes to the scope and promptly raise change notifications and provide any necessary supporting documentation and estimatesProvide similar support for Variation OrderInterface with all disciplines to develop a clash-free designInterface with other department to obtain input for Discipline design and drawingLiaise with other discipline support groups to ensure clearly defined interface, deliverables, and schedule are metDocument substantive communication (communication that results in a significant decision or assignment of action) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline ManagerAssist Discipline Lead Designer in preparing estimates for proposal and job scope change, which include execution statement, work schedule, and manhour requirements, identify software requirements and any other project-specific requirementRaise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred Company procedure, specification, standard, practice, and operational requirementParticipate in finalizing deliverable list and deliverable, ensure compliance with specification and functional integrityReview project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestone, and design scopeAttend project kickoff and review meeting, vendor/supplier meeting, engineering and design meeting, and offshore site survey, as requiredResearch customer standards and procedures to prepare project-specific design procedures and standards for submission to the Customer for approvalSet up and maintain the Discipline Master design drawing and document filesDevelop and maintain the project job bookPrepare and review discipline deliverables such as:3D modelDetailed design drawingAssist the Department Manager in identifying departmental needs including the development of personnel and technical capabilityParticipate in forums and represent the company as subject matter expert (SME)Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Supervisor/Engineering ManagerAssist discipline supervisor/engineering manager in interviewing a job applicantPrepare/review and (as lead designer) approve instrument design deliverables such as:3D model instrument scopeLayout drawingInstrument hookup/installation detailWiring/loop diagramPanel and console drawingInstruments drawing listLogic diagramShutdown hierarchy drawingSchematics and blocks diagramMaterial schedule