Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Overview:

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

Proficient in HVAC engineering, design, analysis and development of an assigned scope of work in a Mcdermott project and/or specific complex deliverables pertaining to HVAC engineering. Work includes, among other things, HVAC studies, cost and planning inputs, layouts, heat load calculations, P&IDs, D&IDs, specification development and supervising and ensuring successful execution of HVAC subcontract.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering
• 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
• Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
• Seasoned structural knowledge
• Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
• Able to solve problems without assistance
• Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work
• HSE, TQM and cost-conscious
• Fluent in the English language
• Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes
• Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
• The reassignment to other McDermott offices
• The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
• The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable
• The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications

Key Tasks 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
• Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
• When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
• Direct small or medium Mechanical Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
• Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed 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 workforce resources - agree on 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 the discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.

Reports to:
Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Liaises With: All Engineering disciplines, Safety Department, Project Management Team, Document Control, Project Planner,
Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Customers
Supervises: Senior Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Associated Engineers