Principal Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
Job Description
Principal Instrumentation and Controls Engineer – McDermott International
Responsibilities
- Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
- Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
- Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - procedures
- Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
- Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
- 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 all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
- Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
- 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
- Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
- Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area
- Monitor costs of own work processes
- Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes
- Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
- May participate in standards development committees or task groups such as API
- 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.)
- Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software
- Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
- Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
- Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve automation system definition, including philosophy, specifications, safety drawings, and system architecture
- Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve ESD logic (as applicable) / cause & effect diagrams and F&G logic (as applicable) / cause & effect diagrams
- Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve specifications and data sheets for Instrumentation & Controls equipment
- Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve I&C equipment spare parts lists
- Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve inputs to P&ID development and markups based on receipt of vendor information
- Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve I&C equipment testing procedures
- Attend I&C equipment FATs, as required
- Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and Classification Studies, as required
- Assist in closing out HAZOP action items
- Provide construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support, as required
- Participate in automation testing, as required
Desired Candidate Profile
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (Master’s Degree is preferred)
- 10-15 years in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design
- Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society
- 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