Senior Principal Process Engineer

Job OverviewThe Senior Principal Process Engineer is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Process Engineer is considered a specialist in the field of Process and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Engineering function. The Senior Principal Process Engineer impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Process Engineer role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Process challenges.ResponsibilitiesPerform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standardsDevelop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost‑effective for problems and challenges when they ariseApply expertise to the most complex problemsManage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirementsDevelop and manage plans to achieve business objectivesCommunicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomesWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:Direct large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer on most unique and complex projectsLead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed it within the planned schedule and budget, by standards, MDR, and project‑specific procedures and to a high professional standardPlan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all workforce resources—agree on allocations with the Discipline ManagerEnsure interfaces and deliverables are identifiedMaintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective actionAct 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 the issuesInterpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering executionIdentify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimatesProvide similar support for Variation OrdersInterface with all disciplines to develop clash‑free designsInterface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawingsMaintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, and Project Management Teams, as requiredDocument substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline ManagerPrepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and work‑hour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project‑specific requirementsPrepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as requiredRaise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirementsPrepare, review and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specificationsParticipate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrityReview project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scopeAttend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as requiredProvide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Process EngineeringPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and proceduresAssist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverablesReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessaryPresent issues and problems to Customers promptly and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirementsProvide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other EngineersSupervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverablesMonitor costs of own work processesEvaluate costs associated with products and solutionsAssign person