Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
Develop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they arise
Apply expertise to the most complex problems
Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
Develop and manage plans to achieve business objectives
Communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomes
When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:Direct large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer on most unique and complex projects Lead 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 Plan, 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 Ensure interfaces and deliverables are identified Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action Act 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.
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 issues
Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates; provide similar support for Variation Orders
Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings, and to develop clash-free designs
Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Teams, as required
Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
Review project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, and engineering meetings as required
Provide Technical direction and review of designers producing products related to Fire Protection & Safety Engineering
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
Assist 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, preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check/ interdisciplinary check (IDC)
Provide technical support to fabrication and construction queries, including identifying defect/ rectification requirements
Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related
Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
Present issues and problems to Customers promptly and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirements
Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews by MDR Global Procedures
Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
Capture lessons learned and entered them into MDR's Lessons Learned system
Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other Engineers
Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
Assign personnel to analyze and design tasks based on knowledge of individual strengths and capabilities
Monitor costs of own work processes
Evaluate costs associated with products and solutions
Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes
Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
Incorporate approved Lessons Learned into MDR Level 2 & 3 engineering procedures, as applicable
Participate in standards development committees or task groups such as API
Assist Department Manager in identifying departmental needs including the development of personnel and technical capabilities
Participate in McDermott forums and represent McDermott as a subject matter expert (SME)
Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
