Senior Principal IT Pillar Specialist Digital Twin

McDermott International, Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking an IT Senior Digital Technologist with 8–12 years of Digitalization and autonomous operations experience in the Oil & Gas industry. The role focuses on Digital Twin roadmaps, O&M use cases, and cybersecurity awareness.

The candidate will lead Digital Twin projects, coordinate with JV partners and service integrators, and mentor engineers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions aligned with McDermott's objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze data, identify patterns and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Experience in leading Digitalization and autonomous operations projects.
• Strong understanding of O&M techniques and OT/ICS concepts.
• Proven track record of developing complex IT solutions for Oil & Gas environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication across all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insights and best practices for improving digital O&M processes.
• Develop and maintain digital platforms, software, and systems for O&M operations.
• Manage and optimize digital workflows to ensure timely project delivery.
• Lead Digital Twin projects from FEED to detailed design.
• Interface with departments and client representatives for input and use-case detailing.
• Coordinate with JV partners and Digital Service integrators.
• Raise technical queries and ensure compliance with McDermott standards.
• Conduct Technical Quality Audit reviews per Global Procedures.
• Develop departmental technical guidelines for the Digital Twin practice.
• Mentor development engineers and contractors for solution implementations.
• Develop comprehensive project plans aligning customer requirements with company goals.
• Establish strong stakeholder relationships and transparent communication.
• Manage budgets, timelines and resources effectively.
• Participate in design workshops and testing of solutions.
• Provide timely project status reports and manage schedule deviations.
• Monitor risk and ensure QA for deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement and present complex information to executives.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

OT knowledge

IT solutions development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Overview:

The IT Senior Digital Technologist is a pivotal role within our organization, requiring a seasoned professional with at least 8 to12 years of Digitalization & autonomous operations in the Oil & Gas industry. The successful candidate will possess in-depth technical know-how of offshore Oil & Gas facilities lifecycle and aspects related to EPCI and its operations and maintenance.

Assist in the analysis, design and development of Digital Twin roadmap aligned with McDermott’s business strategies. Inform on critical facility O&M use cases and practical solutions with use of Digital technologies implementation.

Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and identify opportunities for improving overall Cybersecurity. Market evaluation of new tools and techniques to enhance the security posture. Maintain awareness of cybersecurity threats, events, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic insights and recommend best practices for improving digital O&M processes and services leading to a best-in-class delivery model for O&M Digitalization.
• Develop, maintain, and improve digital platforms, software, and systems used for O&M operations.
• Manage and optimize digital workflows and processes to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, for O&M Digital Twin requirements.
• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing of Digital Twin projects, ensuring alignment with the project objectives.
• Interface with other departments and Client representatives to obtain input for solution design and use case detailing.
• Interface with JV partners and manage Digital Service integrators as per requirements of the project execution plan.
• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions).
• Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements.
• Perform, as required, Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with McDermott Global Procedures.
• Develop and maintain the departmental technical guidelines for the Digital Twin practice.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee development engineers and contractors to ensure efficient implementation of solutions based on approved requirement specifications.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with project owners and stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization.
• Participate in design workshops, project alignment meetings, and testing of solutions as required.
• Develop timely project status reports.
• Ensure deviations from the project schedule are addressed and communicated.
• Monitor project risk factors, elevate project issues, and provide Quality Assurance for all project deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement within the practice and proactively implement process enhancements to solutions based on lessons learned.
• Utilize strong presentation skills to convey complex project information to executive audiences with clarity and confidence.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, build strong relationships, and employ active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 6 to 10 years of experience in Digitalization and autonomous operations within the Oil & Gas industry
• A good understanding of industrial assets, control systems, and operational technologies (OT)
• Proven track record of developing complex bespoke IT solutions on time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of O&M techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards and guidelines applicable to the Oil & Gas industry
• Excellent ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable insights for performance improvement
• Experience in managing projects within specific IT domains (e.g., Data Management & Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence, and commercially available O&M solutions)
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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