Senior Production Engineer

McDermott; Batam; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to enhance production practices and mentor junior engineers. This role involves addressing complex challenges in the oil and gas sector, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading a team to meet project goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of fabrication processes. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in oil & gas or renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Guide production engineers and review work packages for alignment.
• Monitor fabrication progress and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Oil & Gas Industry Knowledge

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Relevant Certifications in Project Execution

Job description

Job Overview:

The Senior Production Engineer applies best practices and expertise to enhance the production discipline at McDermott. They serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues, sharing conceptual and practical knowledge related to production. The Senior Production Engineer addresses complex problems and leverages discipline-specific knowledge to improve products or services.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (S1/D4) in Civil Engineering (steel construction), Ocean/Offshore Engineering, or Shipbuilding/Naval Engineering.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience in oil & gas and/or renewable energy fabrication and construction projects with major contractors or consultants.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of the onshore/offshore Oil & Gas construction industry.
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices related to production processes and project execution of facilities.
• Relevant training and/or certifications in Project Execution.
• Proven experience in the EPCI industry or similar engineering fields.
• Experience in leading teams and managing large-scale projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges.
• Understanding of discipline-level fabrication strategies for complex projects involving multinational teams and clients.
• Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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Responsibilities

• Guide discipline production engineers to understand the scope of work and project schedule.
• Review Work Packages to ensure they align with fabrication sequences and schedules.
• Develop a work pack index, set priorities, and align with the project schedule.
• Ensure documentation and procedural compliance throughout project phases.
• Review material expediting reports and address concerns with mitigation strategies involving relevant parties.
• Initiate site/technical queries to resolve fabrication/construction issues effectively.
• Provide field guidance and ensure compliance with project and company specifications.
• Attend production meetings and report concerns.
• Identify scope changes or additional work and initiate change orders as needed.
• Monitor fabrication progress and productivity against schedules and budgets, coordinating with the Fabrication Coordinator.
• Develop fabrication four-week look-ahead plans, prioritizing materials and drawings, and communicate issues to the Fabrication Coordinator or PMT.
• Lead the Discipline Production Engineering team, coordinating with stakeholders to meet fabrication requirements.
• Establish productive relationships with project superintendents and supervisors to meet fabrication targets.
• Contribute to project constructability reviews and resolve construction issues at the discipline level.
• Support inter/intra-functional interfaces and project reporting, including AFC estimate reviews and fabrication sequencing.
• Supervise discipline Production Engineers, ensuring optimal resource utilization, and identify resource needs.
• Develop and mentor junior engineers to foster professional growth.