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McDermott Principal HSE Engineer in Doha, Qatar
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Job Overview:
The Principal HSE Engineer performs conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes and standards. They apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations. They prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - procedures and manage own time to meet objectives, and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements. Also, they clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete within planned schedule and budget, in accordance with 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 clearly identified
Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
Act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with 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
Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific 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
Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Fire Protection & Safety Engineering
Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, and engineering meetings as required
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 and 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/ interdiscipline check (IDC)
Provide technical support to fabrication 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
Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirements
Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures
Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system
Guide less experienced engineers on Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.
Monitor costs of own work processes
Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes
Participate in development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
Develop communication and presentation skills (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences and/or seminars, present design solutions, and/or present topics at "lunch and learns"; etc.)
Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
Assist Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve the following:
Design HSE & fire protection philosophies
Safety study scope of work specifications, requisitions, TBE and purchase requisitions
Safety equipment lists
Firefighting equipment specifications and data sheets
Life saving and personnel safety equipment specifications and data sheets
Safety sign specifications and data sheets
Firewater demand and hydraulic calculation reports using PIPENET or equivalent software
Inputs to P&ID markups for Firewater ring main system and Deluge system including providing details of interconnection with hose reels, monitors, hydrants and deluge valves /nozzles
Escape route and safety equipment layouts
Safety sign layouts
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve third party safety study reports that are in compliance with project specifications
Participate and (as Lead Engineer) coordinate safety workshops (such as HAZID/HAZOP) and provide inputs to safety study consultants
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve safety study close out reports
Participate in 3D model reviews, as necessary
When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
Ensure substantive communications are documented
Prepare bid's and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineer's skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
Plan, organize and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan
Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action and realtime schedule
Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
Alert project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for change order
Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer and third party technical audits) and Design Reviews
Review comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
Essential Qualifications and Education:
Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
12-20 yrs in oil and gas with major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in Engineering
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
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