Product Analysis Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements Communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:


Direct an 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 Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.


Become 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 issues, interpreting contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates.
Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs Interface with other departments to obtain input for discipline designs and drawings Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Teams, as required Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications Participate in finalizing deliverable lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, 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 related to Installation Support Engineering Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve 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, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving 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 Discipline Lead Engineer Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary

Desired candidate profile

Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team 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 Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirements Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures Assist Lead engineer with responses to Customers 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 Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, auditors, third parties, etc.
on their review and approval Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area Monitor costs of own work processes Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes Participate in development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards May participate in standards development committees or task groups such as API Develop communication and presentation skills (e.
g.
, write technical papers, participate in conferences and/or seminars, present design solutions, and/or present topics at 'lunch and learn'; etc.
) Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants Perform, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Pipeline Installation engineering designs, analyses, evaluations, calculations, and procedures for loadout, transportation, and installation (including installation aids):


Submarine pipelines Risers Spools PLETS and manifolds Cables

Perform, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Structural Installation engineering designs, analyses, evaluations, calculations, and procedures for loadout, transportation, and installation (including installation aids) of offshore structures, including barge upgrades/modifications When acting as Lead engineer, in addition:


Act as project-based discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with customer counterparts Ensure substantive communications are documented Prepare bids and projects discipline engineering budget and execution plans Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineer's skill sets and provide requests to the discipline manager Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets Plan discipline deliverable schedule/register compliant with the overall execution plan Prepare work fo.