Principal IT Pillar Specialist

McDermott International, Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Principal IT Pillar Specialist with expertise in AVEVA E3D and a minimum of 10 years' experience in E3D Administration. The role entails configuring and maintaining AVEVA E3D projects, managing user support and training, and conducting audits to ensure quality and compliance. Candidates must demonstrate strong proficiency in PML and .NET, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in AVEVA E3D Engineering administration.
• Advanced knowledge of PML and .NET programming.
• Experience with engineering principles and data management practices.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain AVEVA E3D projects and user management.
• Customize workflows and conduct routine model audits.
• Provide user training and collaborate on requirements.

Skills

AVEVA E3D Engineering administration

PML

CATS

SPECS

.NET

Excellent communication skills

Education

10+ years of experience in E3D Administration

Tools

AVEVA E3D

Job description

Job Overview: The Principal IT Pillar Specialist is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex IT Pillar-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. They may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and are regarded as a specialist in the field of IT Pillar. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in the IT Pillar as well as broad knowledge of the IT Pillar discipline within the Information Technology function.

Job Description

The Principal IT Pillar Specialist is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex IT Pillar-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. They may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and are regarded as a specialist in the field of IT Pillar. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in the IT Pillar as well as broad knowledge of the IT Pillar discipline within the Information Technology function.

The AVEVA E3D Administrator is a key technical role responsible for the implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of AVEVA E3D software within the organization. The role requires strong expertise in PML and .NET, with hands‑on experience in AVEVA Engineering considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Project Setup & Administration
  • Configure and maintain AVEVA E3D projects, including database structures, access control, and user management.
  • Global Administration of Aveva E3D, which includes setting up satellite databases, managing global communications, and handling data extracts.
  • Establish and enforce project‑specific procedures and company standards for E3D usage.
• Technical Expertise
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of AVEVA E3D, Paragon, PML, CATS, SPECS, and related modules.
  • Perform system customization, macro development, and automation using PML and .NET to optimize productivity and workflow efficiency.
  • Manage integration workflows for 3D model export/import with fabrication and engineering analysis tools.
  • Creation of Catalogues for all disciplines, as per vendor data, by taking into account various aspects and attention to detailing.
  • Pipe, Tray & HVAC Support configuration/customization as per project requirements.
  • Customization of various reports to cater to project requirements & Fabrication requests.
  • Set up the clash management and run clash reports.
• User Support & Training
  • Provide end‑user training on system usage and customizations.
  • Collaborate with discipline leads to capture requirements and ensure timely, quality deliverables.
• Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting
  • Conduct routine model audits, data verification, and compliance checks.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate resolutions promptly.
• Deliverables & Reporting
  • Generate reports from E3D models for layout and material groups.
  • Configure ISODRAFT for isometric generation per project and client specifications.
  • Configure (including troubleshooting) and extract key deliverables like Material Take Off (MTO), piping isometrics, equipment lists, line lists, weight reports, etc.
  • Setup & configure drawing styles & rulesets for extraction of various types of 2D drawings for various disciplines.
  • Maintain NAVISWORKS model review files and ensure accessibility for all disciplines.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in AVEVA E3D Engineering administration, including project setup and customization.
• Advanced knowledge of PML (including PML‑2 object‑oriented programming) and .NET.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in E3D Administration.
• Good understanding of engineering principles, design processes, and data management practices to achieve project execution goals.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work independently.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to engineering data management.
• Hands‑on experience with Aveva Engineering and Aveva Integration Services is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of Aveva Unified Engineering and Spectrum is desirable.

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