Principal Operations Engineer

McDermott International, Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is exploring potential candidates for the Principal Operations Engineer position in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves managing a team of engineers for the preparation and execution of offshore installation operations. Responsibilities include developing execution methodologies, managing subcontractor scopes, and coordinating offshore work.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and over 10 years of industry experience, particularly with offshore projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry with major contractors.
• Experience managing a team of more than four engineers.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop execution methodologies for offshore projects.
• Select required marine spread including vessels and equipment.
• Conduct detailed reviews of internal and external deliverables.
• Prepare subcontractor scopes of work and manage execution.
• Execute offshore work scopes and manage demobilization.

Skills

Offshore EPCI/T&I project execution

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Delivery-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

We are currently exploring potential candidates for an upcoming role at McDermott. While this position is not yet open for active recruitment, we want to connect with talented individuals who may be interested in future projects with us. If you are passionate about building energy's future and want to be considered when this role becomes available, we encourage you to submit your details.

The Principal Operations Engineer manages a team of engineers for the preparation and execution of offshore installation operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop execution methodologies for offshore projects
• Select the required marine spread including vessels, crew, and equipment
• Coordinate engineering and planning for the timely execution of the work scope
• Conduct detailed reviews of internal and external deliverables (drawings, reports, procedures, risk assessments, scopes of work, subcontracts)
• Coordinate the definition and ordering of installation aids
• Specify and select suitable vessels
• Prepare subcontractor scopes of work, oversee award, and manage execution of the subcontract
• Develop installation procedures
• Perform constructability analyses and operational risk assessments
• Mobilize equipment and vessels to execute work scopes
• Test and load out installation aids and equipment to be installed
• Execute offshore work scopes
• Manage demobilization of the marine spread and off‑hire of subcontract equipment
• Work at site and offshore as required by the project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Extensive knowledge & experience of offshore EPCI / T&I projects, including execution, safety management, budget control, schedule control, and quality control management
• Familiarity with international codes and standards
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organizing skills; ability to work with minimal supervision and liaise effectively with team members and stakeholders
• High level of interpersonal skills and integrity
• Stakeholder management skills – proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external parties
• Delivery‑oriented; able to manage time and meet deadlines
• 10+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry with major contractors
• Experience managing a team of more than four engineers
• The following experience is required:
  • Experience in shallow & deepwater water installation operations
  • Deepwater flexible pipeline/jumper installation – execution of at least four projects
  • Deepwater umbilical installation – execution of at least four projects
  • Deepwater flying lead installation – execution of at least four projects
  • Deepwater subsea structure installation – execution of at least two projects
  • Pre‑commissioning and start‑up of umbilicals and control systems – execution of at least two projects