About the Role
The Principal Installation Analysis Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. This role involves solving complex Installation Analysis-related problems with minimal guidance, and it may include leading functional teams or projects. As a specialist in Installation Analysis, the engineer must possess in-depth expertise in this area as well as a broad knowledge of the Installation Analysis discipline within the Engineering function.
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Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design based on design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards.
- Apply in-depth skills and broad business knowledge to tackle complex problems and nonstandard situations.
- Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and procedures.
- Manage personal time to meet objectives and forecast and plan resource requirements as Lead Engineer.
- Communicate and explain complex concepts; persuade others to adopt a specific point of view.
- As Lead Engineer:
- Direct an Engineering team and lead the Discipline engineering design for the assigned work area, ensuring timely completion within budget and compliance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures.
- Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project; agree on allocations with the Discipline Manager.
- Ensure that interfaces and deliverables are clearly defined.
- Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying required corrective action.
- Act as the project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies.
- Become fully familiar with project scope, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements; identify concerns early and address them proactively.
- Identify changes to scope, raise change notifications, and provide necessary supporting documentation and estimates.
- Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs and coordinate with other departments for input.
- Document substantive communications and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager.
- Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews and execution statements.
- Raise technical queries to obtain missing information and clarify work scope.
- Prepare, review, and approve engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications.
- Review project and fabrication schedules in relation to construction sequences, milestones, and engineering scope.
- Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys as required.
- Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products for Installation Support Engineering.
- Prepare, review, and approve design reports and procedures.
- Assist procurement personnel with discipline equipment, material, and service procurement including preparing, reviewing, and approving requisitions and evaluating technical quotations.
- Review and approve vendor and subcontractor submittals for compliance with project specifications.
- Provide technical support for all fabrication queries, including identifying defect/rectification requirements.
- Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team informed of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower-related.
- Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure all requested data is received and approved.
- Present issues to Customers in a timely manner and assist in negotiating resolutions.
- Perform Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures.
- Capture lessons learned and enter them into MDR’s Lessons Learned system.
- Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with Lead Designers.
- Monitor costs of own work processes.
- Assist in maintaining departmental technical guidelines and standards.
- Participate in development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards.
- Develop communication and presentation skills and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software.
- Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants.
- Perform, review, and approve Pipeline and Structural Installation engineering designs, analyses, evaluations, calculations, and procedures for loadout, transportation, and installation.
- When acting as Lead Engineer:
- Act as project-based discipline point of contact in communications.
- Prepare bids and project discipline engineering budget and execution plans.
- Plan and assign tasks and responsibilities to the discipline team, ensuring completion within budgets.
- Monitor KPI results and take corrective actions to improve performance.
- Lead audits and design reviews, resolve customer comments on documentation, and assist in quarterly forecasts and manpower planning.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant, primarily focused on construction and installation design.
- Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, including familiarity with standards, codes, and guidelines.
- Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society preferred.
