Principal Pipeline Designer

Job Overview:
The Principal Pipeline Designer directly impacts the effectiveness of their team and related team. They exchange ideas and information relating to Pipeline Design effectively. The Principal Pipeline Designer may work autonomously within established Pipeline Design procedures and practices. They may act as a lead, coordinating the work of others. The Principal Pipeline Designer proposes improvements to processes and methods within the Pipeline Design discipline.
The Principal Pipeline Design will be involved in all McDermott projects assigned to them in both a leadership and execution capacity, need to also deliverable drawing deliverables as required, in consultation with the Design and Engineering leads.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education:
10 years minimum with a major contractor or consultant of which 5+ years of experience in offshore oil and gas
Experience as Lead Designer on a small or medium-sized project is essential
High School graduate with a diploma in Mechanical Design, or Drafting in a related discipline or equivalent experience
Advanced depth and breadth of expertise in Plant Design and using 3D CAD systems including E3D or SP3D
Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD
Good knowledge of other engineering disciplines
Familiar with the associated local regulatory environment and international and national industry standards and specifications
Minimum 1 02 projects experience in E3D/S3D
Capable of handling multiple projects
Knowledge of QA Systems and a good communicator
Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Auto lisp Programming, 3D Modeling, Menu, and/or Macro compilation skills would be an advantage
Flexible for business traveling/assignments
What you can expect from us.
Eligible employees will be entitled to benefits including –
Competitive Salaries
9 Day Fortnight – every second Friday off
Income Protection Insurance
Life insurance
14 weeks primary / 2 weeks secondary carer paid parental leave
Competitive offshore and onshore allowances
Robust Talent and Organisation Development programs
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
Private Health Insurance Subsidy of $2500 per annum
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Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Perform Design and Engineering process facilities within a specified time while adhering to maintenance, safety, and quality standards, consider constructability, economics, and operation into account during Pre-FEED, FEED, or Detailed Design phases
Set priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives, and (as Lead Designer) forecast and plan resource requirements
Develop 3D Models and ensure clash free models in coordination with all other disciplines' requirements
Ensure design deliverables are completed and issued per project specifications, McDermott, and project Level 2 & 3 procedures, and within agreed schedules and budgets
Apply knowledge and/or skills to perform complex work
When acting as Lead Designer/Design coordinator, in addition:
Lead the design team to complete the tasks within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, McDermott and project-specific procedures
Act as project-based discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Project Team, Client, vendor/supplier, and/or subcontractor counterparts
Ensure that the inter-discipline aspects of the design and deliverables are addressed
Support Lead Piping Engineer in measuring progress and productivity
Coordinate all activities within own discipline and interface with other disciplines
Ensures effective communications among other disciplines and effective management of change
Coordinate 3D Model Reviews and ensure Review comments are closed
When acting as Designers Coordinator:
Coordinate large Design team as Designers Coordinator
Coordinate project Design interdisciplinary activities to ensure timely and organized distribution of information amongst all Lead Designers
Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
Support the Department Manager with the Designers appraisals
Support the Department Manager with the strategic development of the Designers Teams and provide guidance on Training and Technical Development of the Designers Team
Become fully familiar with the Project Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issue
Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications in the Change Management System
Develop Plant Design and 3D Modelling, Drawings, and input into Plant Layout Narrative in accordance with the agreed Scope of Work, man-hours, and schedule
Assist the Lead Piping Engineer in raising technical queries, preparing the piping estimate and job scope changes,
Attend (As lead Piping Designer) project Kickoff meetings, Review meetings, Vendor meetings
Monitor and coordinate the design team remotely, if required, and can lead a project in a Multi Office Project Execution Environment (MOPEX)
Able to identify issues as soon as they arise and follow up with any required corrective action
Support and supervision of less-experienced members within the design team
Ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with McDermott requirements, Client and Statutory Design Codes, Standards, or Procedures with a particular focus on Health and Safety Policies
Is accountable for the performance and results of a team within the Piping Discipline
Support Proposals and Studies from a Piping point of view
Exchange ideas and information effectively, is able to explain difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view
Impacts the level of service and the team's ability to meet quality and timeliness objectives
Has good leadership and Management skills
Is guided by policies, resource requirements, budgets, and the business plan
Has developed advanced and specialized expertise within their own area to perform the most complex work
Is knowledgeable of other disciplines' work processes
Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems that impact effectiveness
Reports to:
Project: Lead Pipeline Designer, Project Engineer, Project Engineer Manager
Functional: Department Manager
Liaise With: Lead Designers and Designers, Lead Engineer and Engineers, other Engineering and Design disciplines Leads,
Project Engineer, Project Manager, IM Group, Document Control, Client representatives
Supervises: Design team assigned to different projects during the detailing and production phases
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