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Job Overview:
The Pipeline Engineer is responsible for applying existing knowledge and experience in the pipeline discipline to support routine assignments. They will use best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve products or services in the pipeline discipline.
The Pipeline Engineer applies their conceptual knowledge of pipeline and with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward pipeline problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures, as well as building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Pipeline Engineer understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations through analysis of possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Gain familiarity with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable
Recognize changes to scope and notify the Discipline Lead Engineer
Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
Provide required bid inputs as directed
Prepare sketches of detailed design to guide Designers
Assist procurement personnel in procuring discipline equipment, materials, and services. Procurement assistance includes preparing requisitions, evaluating technical quotations, preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
Gain familiarity with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable• Recognize changes to scope and notify the Discipline Lead Engineer• Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager• Provide required bid inputs as directed• Prepare sketches of detailed design to guide Designers• Assist procurement personnel in procuring discipline equipment, materials, and services. Procurement assistance includes preparing requisitions, evaluating technical quotations, preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer • Review MTOs for requisitions• Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information• Check drawings• Check engineering performed by others within the Discipline • Review vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary• Perform design verification through single discipline checks and assist with inter-discipline checks (IDC). • Keep the Lead Engineer apprised of all activities, progress, and concerns• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved• Capture lessons learned and entered them into the database system• Capture Knowledge Objects and enter them into the database system• Develop an awareness of costs related to own work and of the disciplineo Prepare the following for pipelines and their components o Material specifications and datasheets o Fabrication specifications o Installation specifications o Pipeline reports and installation manuals • Perform the following designs, analyses, and evaluations for pipelines and their components: o Wall thickness designs o On-bottom stability analyses o Pipeline cathodic protection designs o Free-span analyses o Pipeline expansion and rigid riser stress analyses using finite element analysis (FEA) tools o Route selection designs o Bottom roughness evaluations o Crossing support designs o Dropped object protection structure designs o Clamp designs o Subsea structure designs o Shore approach designs o Onshore pipeline designs o Pipeline local and global buckling mitigation designs o Pipeline seismic analyses o Installation analyses
Essential Qualifications and Education:
3-8 yrs in oil and gas with major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Master Degree is Preferred)
Familiar with the content and application of standards, codes and guidelines as applicable. Knowledge of many basic design techniques and analysis methods.
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (ElT) or member of professional engineering society as applicable.
Eager to learn.
Working knowledge of English, both oral and written.
HSE, TQM and cost conscious.
Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
The reassignment to other departments, construction sites and fabrication yards.
The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays.
The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workload (also other projects) when possible/desirable.
The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications.
Is familiar with the use of codes and standards.
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At McDermott, we proudly work together to create and deliver innovative engineering and construction solutions for the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform natural resources into the products the world needs today. Because we’re powered by the most innovative minds, we rise to every challenge to make what was once just an idea a reality.
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.