Principal Riser Engineer

McDermott International,; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Principal Riser Engineer to lead riser-related projects. This role involves performing detailed engineering tasks, managing functional teams, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate has 15-20 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, preferably in offshore facilities. A Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering is required, with a Master's preferred. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for this senior position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and safety benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in Oil and Gas, preferably offshore.
• Strong knowledge of riser engineering processes and tools.
• Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or professional society membership is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations.
• Lead engineering teams and manage project execution.
• Prepare design calculations, reports, and project documentation.

Skills

Riser engineering expertise

Design techniques knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

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

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

• 15-20 years of experience in Oil and Gas preferably on offshore facilities
• Bachelor’s degree in civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering (Master’s is a preference)
• Strong working knowledge of many design techniques and analysis methods
• Has very good working knowledge of riser engineering process and tools
• Understands the scope and contents of API, DNV, ISO, ASME, and other standards applicable to riser engineering
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of a professional engineering society

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual FEED, Studies, and detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on more complex and demanding engineering tasks
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete varied assignments
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
• Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines
• Focus on completing work within budgets
• Clearly communicate and explain information in straightforward engineering activities
• Focused on health and safety policies and procedures
• When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
• Direct small or medium Mechanical Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
• Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager
• Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
• Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
• Act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
• Be 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
• Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates Provide similar support for Variation Orders
• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
• Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, and Project Management Team, as required
• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment
• of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
• Assist in the preparation of estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements
• and manhour estimates
• Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
• Prepare Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications, as required
• Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
• Attend project review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
• Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
• Prepare and review design reports and procedures
• Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
• Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures Procurement assistance includes preparing and reviewing requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and 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
• Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information
• Check engineering performed by others within the Discipline
• Review vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
• Perform design verification through single-discipline check / inter-discipline check (IDC)
• Provide technical support to all fabrication queries, including identifying defect/rectification requirements
• Keep the Lead Engineer apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary and manpower related
• Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received
• and approved
• Participate in internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits on engineering deliverables and vendor documents
• Assist 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 into MDR's Lessons Learned system
• Act as а resource for colleagues with less experience
• Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.
• Be aware of costs related to own work and of the discipline
• Provides engineering support as required
• Assists in the preparation of subcontract documents
• Keep the Lead Engineer apprised of all activities, progress, and concerns
• Develop an awareness of costs related to own work
• Develop a basic understanding of MDR’s business and the customers it serves
• Develop basic knowledge of MDR’s business units and interactions including engineering, fabrication, and marine functions
• Develop advanced skills in the use of standard productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Participate in Riser design review and verifications
• Build riser analysis models and check models created by others for analysis such as under supervision such as:
  • Fatigue Analysis
  • Strength Analysis
  • Installation Analysis
  • Clashing Analysis
• Platform design calculation and analysis and check engineering performed by others such as:
  • Wall thickness design
  • Component design
  • Configuration design
• Participate in riser design reviews and approval (lead engineer) of in-house third-party drawings
• When acting as a Lead engineer, in addition:
  • Direct small or medium Mechanical Engineering Team as a Lead Engineer
  • Lead the discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard.
  • Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager.
  • Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified.
  • Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action.
  • Act as Project Representative for the Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer Discipline Lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc
  • Act as project-based discipline point of contact in communication and meetings with customer
  • Prepare bids and the project’s discipline budget and execution plan
  • Identify project staffing requirements
  • Plan, organize, and assign tasks to team members
  • Ensure tasks are completed within budget
  • Plan discipline level 4/5 detail schedule
  • Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope/change order
  • Assist the Discipline manager in the Performance Evaluation of team members

Reports to:
Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
Function: Sr Manager (Sub Sea Engineering)
Liaise With: All engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, safety Department, offshore group, document controls,
Procurement team, sub-contracts, vendors, and client
Supervises: Senior engineers, Engineers, Associate/Trainee riser engineers and designers