Principal Instrumentation & Controls Eng

Lutech Resources•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

McDermott is seeking an experienced I&C Lead Engineer to lead the instrumentation and controls scope on oil and gas, petrochemical, and power projects. The role leads engineers and designers responsible for field instrumentation, automation, telecommunications, and design scopes. The Lead reports to the Project Engineering Manager and provides progress and schedule updates, coordinates activities with other discipline Leads, and works with Clients to resolve technical and scope issues. Team members may be based in multiple global offices, so periodic travel for in-person coordination is required. On small projects and FEEDs, the Lead may also develop project deliverables.

Requirements

At least 15–20 years of experience as an I&C engineer in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry.
Experience serving as an I&C Lead Engineer on at least one medium-to-large project valued at $500 million or more.
Knowledge of current automation technologies, including DCS, SIS, and FGS.
Detailed knowledge of field instrumentation.
Familiarity with industry codes and standards.
Experience working with Clients and Suppliers to resolve technical issues.
Ability to work in a team environment with the company, Suppliers, and Clients, including remote teams in other countries.
Experience using MS Office Suite, including MS Word and MS Excel.
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.

Nice To Haves

Experience using SmartPlant Instrumentation.
Experience at a job site during construction or commissioning.

Responsibilities

Participate at project onset in developing the contract, scope, budgets, and specifications.
Develop the project execution plan for the I&C team.
Help develop project schedules.
Direct the I&C project team in developing deliverables.
Mentor team members and establish roles for each member.
Provide weekly reports and monthly activity progress updates.
Approve documents developed by the I&C project team.
Coordinate activities with Project Management and other discipline Leads.
Hold weekly meetings with the I&C team, including remote teams, to provide direction and resolve issues.
Support project proposals by estimating costs and workhours.
Travel to support offices for project coordination meetings.
On very small projects and FEEDs, develop deliverables such as indexes, datasheets, requisition packages, and cause-and-effect charts.
On some projects, serve as a Task Lead, such as a requisition engineer managing instrument procurement activities or a Mechanical Package Support Lead assisting the Mechanical discipline with equipment purchases.