Company Overview:

People power our future. That is why advancing a dynamic, inclusive environment, where everyone grows and thrives is critically important to us.

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.

For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

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Job Overview:

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

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Review and approve installation procedures and engineering to ensure they meet the project and McDermott minimum requirements and follow good engineering practices and enable work to be performed safely
Supervise the Field Engineers in their planning and execution of the offshore project
Supervise the Field Engineers during the preparation of material lists for construction materials and liaise with the Project Coordinator for procurement of requirements in a timely manner
Resolve any technical problems that arise during offshore installation and assist in any corrective action that is required
Ensure there is coordination with the Fabrication/Loadout Contractor affecting operations under supervision
Liaise with the fabrication hook-up group on the projects that they are responsible for and provide them with the required marine support equipment and logistics assistance
Develop the scope of work, assist in the award of subcontracts, and then coordinate the same
Review invoices received from vendors and subcontractors for errors or omissions in work performed or materials supplied
Provide or coordinate input to the tender process as required
Ensure conformance to Level 2 procedures for all the project-specific wire rope applications and rigging
Manage the project fabrication inter/intra-function coordination throughout various phases with engineering, SCM, detail design, fabrication, and hook-up
Identify resource needs for the fabrication portion of the project and report the fabrication status of the project with minimal guidance
Lead and develop the project’s fabrication execution strategy
Understand the overall project scope of work to lead and guide the multi-discipline production engineering team to meet project fabrication deliverables in line with the fabrication sequence/schedule
Manages project fabrication progress within schedule, and productivity within targeted budget in coordination with the project Construction Manager and Project Construction Superintendent
Appraises functional and project management on project fabrication status including issues which is expected to impact the forecasted progress, productivity, and schedule commitments with possible mitigation plans
Lead the Fabrication Bid coordination efforts on assigned Bid projects including completing the deliverables to meet submission dates
Interface with key project personnel from various functions like Engineering, SCM, Quality, Cost control, Marine Operations, hook up etc. to meet priorities and schedule dates for project fabrication requirements
Ensure necessary documentation and compliance with procedural requirements throughout the project/Bid phases
Establish a productive working relationship with client and third-party representatives
Conduct Fabrication and Load out HAZID meeting with all project stakeholders and fab team
Conduct Fabrication readiness meetings with all the functional leads and ensure the continuity of fabrication
Manage any scope of work changes and ensure AFC estimates are getting updated in line with the scope changes
Chair the fabrication kick-off meeting at the commencement of the project

Essential Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in any relevant Engineering Discipline
5 to 7 years of experience in the Offshore Industry
At least 2 years of supervisory experience
Working knowledge of design and offshore project execution

What you can expect from us

Eligible employees will be entitled to benefits including:

Competitive Salaries
Income Protection Insurance
Life insurance
14 weeks primary / 2 weeks secondary carer paid parental leave
Competitive offshore and onshore allowances
Robust Talent and Organization Development programs
Annual Retention and Bonus Schemes for eligible employees
Discounted gym membership
Education Assistance Program Flexible Work Arrangements
Salary sacrifice
Novated leasing options
Strong Health and Safety Culture
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance program
Educational and leadership development opportunities
Great culture and friendly supportive team

At McDermott we are committed to driving and promoting a diverse and inclusive work culture where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and encourage applications from Diverse backgrounds, people with differing abilities and LGBTIQ+ community members.

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McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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