Sr Principal Instrument & Controls Eng

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.

Responsibilities

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; Apply expertise to the most complex problems; Manage own time to meet objectives and forecast and plan resource requirements; Direct large Instrumentation & Controls Engineering team as a Lead Engineer; Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area within planned schedule and budget; Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project; Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified; Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying required corrective action; Act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies; Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution; Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications; Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs; Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates; Raise technical queries to obtain missing information and clarify work scope; Prepare, review, and approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications; Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing Instrumentation and Controls Engineering products; Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; Review and approve vendor and subcontractor submittals; Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other Engineers; Supervise and guide assigned engineers; Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and Classification Studies; Provide construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support; Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts; Prepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans; Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team; Lead the Discipline team during project audits and Design Reviews

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering; 20+ years of experience 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; Recognized across the company as a key leader, highly innovative designer, or highly skilled analyst; Recognized as having good communication and presentation skills

Nice to have

Master's Degree (preferred); Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society (preferred)

Benefits

Employment-related costs paid by McDermott, including medical examinations, employment visas, mobilization to country of work, and related fees