Principal Subsea Pipeline Engineer

McDermott Middle East Inc - Abu Dhabi (UAE); Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Middle East Inc - Abu Dhabi (UAE) is seeking a Principal Subsea Pipeline Engineer to interpret complex pipeline engineering challenges and deliver best-practice solutions. The role involves independent work with minimal guidance and may lead teams or projects, applying in-depth pipeline engineering expertise across the discipline.

The candidate should possess a strong background in mechanical equipment, design techniques, standards, and project execution, with a focus on ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering.
• 17–25 years of oil and gas experience with major contractor or consultant.
• Knowledgeable in design techniques, analysis methods, standards, codes and guidelines for mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret business challenges in pipeline engineering and provide best-practice solutions.
• Lead functional teams or projects as a specialist in pipeline engineering.
• Prepare design basis philosophies and technical specifications; review and approve deliverables.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure clash-free designs and inter-discipline alignment.
• Review project and fabrication schedules, attend kickoffs and vendor meetings as required.
• Provide technical direction and review of production outputs from Designers.
• Support procurement in selecting equipment and materials meeting customer objectives.

Skills

Pipeline engineering

Project coordination

Detail design

Mechanical equipment design

Quality and standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering

Registered Professional Engineer

Job description

Job Overview

strong Job Overview strong The strong Principal Subsea Pipeline Engineering strong is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices They will be tasked with solving complex pipeline-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance The Principal Pipeline Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of pipeline engineering As such they must have in-depth expertise in pipeline engineering as well as broad knowledge of the pipeline engineering discipline within the engineering function

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Interpret internal and external business challenges in the pipeline engineering discipline the role requires specialized depth and breadth of expertise in the area of pipeline engineeringInterpret internal or external business issues and recommend best practices solve complex pipeline-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidanceMay be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of pipeline engineering as such they must have in-depth expertise in pipeline engineering as well as broad knowledge of the pipeline engineering discipline within the engineering functionBecome 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 executionIdentify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates provide similar support for Variation OrdersInterface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designsInterface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawingsMaintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines Planning Fabrication Marine and Project Management Team as requiredDocument substantive communications communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline ManagerPrepare estimates for bid proposals including technical query reviews execution statements and workhour estimates identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirementsRaise technical queries to obtain missing information clarify work scope and maintain preferred procedures specifications standards practices and operational requirements Prepare review and as Lead Engineer approve Discipline engineering design basis philosophies and technical specificationsParticipate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrityReview project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence milestones and engineering scopeAttend project kickoff and review meetings vendor meetings engineering meetings and offshore site surveys as requiredProvide technical direction and review of Designer s production products related to Pipeline Engineering nbsp 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 deliverablesAssist 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 nbsp Assist in updating weight report 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 necessaryReview and as Lead Engineer approve design verification through single-discipline check inter discipline check IDC Provide technical support to fabrication queries including identifying defect I rectification requirementsKeep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns technical budgetary and manpower relatedAssist in providing inputs for actual planning and forecasting progress reports including associated productivityCheck final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approvedPresent issues and problems to Customers promptly and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirementsPerform as required Technical Quality Audit reviews by MOR Global ProceduresAssist Lead Engineer with responses to Customer and other agencies such as certifying authorities auditors third parties etc on their review and approval Capture lessons learned and enter them into a database system Capture Knowledge Objects and enter them into the database systemGuide less experienced engineers on MOR and Discipline procedures standards worksheets design calculations software requisitions technical bid evaluations technical queries etc nbsp Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverablesResponsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work areaMonitor costs of own work processesAssist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notesParticipate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures Software and StandardsMay participate in standards development committees or task groups such as API

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or master’s degree in engineering
• 17-25 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractor or consultant 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 for Mechanical Equipment
• Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
• Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
• Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
• Able to solve problems without assistance
• Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work
• HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious
• Fluent in the English language
• Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes
• Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
• The reassignment to other McDermott offices
• The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
• The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable
• The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications