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McDermott Principal Subsea Engineer in Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Company Overview:
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Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing offshore platforms hundreds of miles from shore, and using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure.
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Job Overview:
Support as required the Subsea Engineering and Project Management Team on the aspects related to subsea umbilical and control systems, in the context of conceptual studies, pre-FEEDs, FEEDs, Tendering, EPCI, and T&I jobs. Liaise internally with other engineering disciplines, PMT, Quality, and Supply Chain. Liaise externally with clients, equipment suppliers, consultancies, IVA and regulatory bodies, as required. In tender, specify subsea umbilical systems, liaise with suppliers during tendering/execute stages, and recommend the ideal solution for projects. In executing, follow-on the subsea umbilical engineering (producing relevant documentation and drawings) and the package development, including detailed engineering review, manufacturing/testing, resolution of non-conformances, and readiness for delivery.
During the installation phase, provide ad-hoc support related to subsea umbilical system to McDermott and/or Client. Experienced in project management, project execution, HAZOP and HAZID.To uphold the Company's Vision, Mission, Policies and Values Statement and Corporate Goals. Ability to clearly communicate and explain complex issues and interface with all other disciplines effectively. Ability to manage own time to meet agreed deadlines and budget.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Prepare and review engineering design basis, specifications, procedures, philosophies, detailed reports, technical drawings and other documentation as required to support different phases of the project, namely: conceptual, FEED, and detailed design of the subsea umbilical scope
Elaborate technical scope of works and MTOs based on Client's documentation and Company's procedures, following direct liaison with suppliers and other disciplines
Review of technical proposals, close-out of clarifications/qualifications and technical recommendation of subsea umbilical system solutions
Elaborate "Technical Readiness Level / Technical Risk Categorization" assessments based on suppliers' provided information and define required tests/assurance measures to be adopted in the execute stage
In the lack of consolidated and comprehensive information, support other disciplines, as required, with reasonable umbilical system assumptions and technical insights
Adopt pragmatic approach when solving general engineering and umbilical specific related problems
Knowledge on the subsea umbilical installation processes and its required engineering interfaces, being capable support on the identification, resolution and close-out of potential technical issues and risks
Assist Lead Engineer in providing inputs for actual, planning and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
Support bid proposals, execution statements, schedule and work hours estimates
Support in development of Global Procedures, Guidelines Software, and Standards
Carry out any other subsea engineering works as and when required by the Company
To review and approve the specification, design and supply (by Contractor) of subsea umbilical and distribution systems, ensuring that Project requirements, industry standards and best practices for safety reliability and cost are met
To learn and become confident with all COMPANY standards and Project Specification in order to verify Contractor compliance
To ensure the performance, installability and operability of the umbilical and distribution systems
To ensure that all necessary technical interfaces with other systems or activities are considered
To ensure the umbilical and distribution systems meet COMPANY and PROJECT performance, installability and operability.
To ensure delivery meets Project schedule and objectives
To interface with CLIENT/COMPANY Project personnel
Primary engineering point-of-contact for Umbilical and Distribution System Supplier(s)
Ensure Delivery of the umbilical and distribution systems align with the Project objectives, technical interfaces and requirements
Primary subsea engineering planning and interface for offshore umbilical installation and pre-commissioning activities
Reports to:
Project: Lead Engineer
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Liaise With: Other engineering disciplines, PMT, Client, Planning, Cost Control, Document Control, Procurement, QA,
Subcontractors, and Vendors
Supervises: Subsea Engineers
Essential Qualifications and Education:
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline
15-20 years of professional experience in design, specification, technical proposal, bid review, manufacturing, delivery and installation of umbilicals
Excellent verbal and written communication
Experience in handling Subsea Umbilicals [Specification, Procurement, bid evaluation, Vendor data review] and experience working with Umbilical vendors preferred
Relevant Instrumentation Engineering experience in handling Topside interface for Offshore Oil and Gas projects
Familiar with design codes and standards related to Umbilicals, subsea actuated valves, inspection and testing requirements
Knowledge of SURF systems architecture and requirements, including SPS hardware/connectors
Proficiency in the API 17E and on its specifics supporting standards such as other APIs, ASME, ASTM, DNV and NACE
Proven experience on aspects related to subsea umbilical design, manufacturing, testing and installation, including theory and analysis methods and techniques
Consequent ability to support resolution of umbilical systems related design, fabrication and testing issues/non-conformances
Knowledge on subsea umbilical qualification/verification testing (procedures, acceptance criteria, testing practicality and testing bench configurations)
Ability to consolidate / correlate test results to theoretical models and effective project requirements
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