Principal Telecom Engineer

Bachelor s degree in electrical or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (Masters Degree is preferred)

10-15 years in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design

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

Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society

Knowledge of Functional Safety (HW/SW design acc. IEC 61508, Functional Safety Analysis, Design and Operation acc. IEC 61511)

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards related to Telecom systems

Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and non-standard 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 communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt point of view

When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:

Direct small or medium Telecom Engineering team as Lead Engineer

Led 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 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 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

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, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required

Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Telecom Engineering

Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures

Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables

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 the Discipline Lead Engineer

Assist in updating weight reports based on receipt of vendor information

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 / inter-discipline 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

Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved

Present issues and problems to Customers in timely manner 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 enter into MDRs Lessons Learned system

Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.

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 NFPA

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 Telecom systems definition, including philosophy, specifications, safety drawings, and system architecture

Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve FDSGDS logic (as applicable) / cause effect diagrams, cooperation with Instrumentation Engineering

Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve specifications and data sheets for Telecom equipment

Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve Telecom equipment spare parts lists

Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve inputs to PID (HSE Process Part especially) development and markups based on receipt of vendor information

Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve Telecom equipment testing procedures

Attend Telecom equipment FATs, as required

Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and Classification Studies, as required

Assist in closing out HAZOP action items if needed

Provide construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support, as required

Participate in Telecom equipment testing, as required

Gain deep knowledge of Telecom related systems (FDS, GDS, CCTV, TEL/LAN, Radio Systems (RS), Intercom Systems (IS), Public Address General Alarm Systems (PA-GA), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and/or Access Control Systems (ACS), etc.)

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 bids and project Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required

Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers 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 real-time schedules

Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity

Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or need for a change order

Monitor I measurement results, and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others

Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs

Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations and queries, compiled bid tabulations and recommendations, and purchase requisitions; and coordinate with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as required

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

Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning

Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly

Coordinate with vendors for discipline-managed / procured items

Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members

Full time