Senior Field Engineer/Senior Project Engineer

Company Overview:

People power our future. That is why advancing a dynamic, inclusive environment, where everyone grows and thrives is critically important to us.

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing offshore platforms hundreds of miles from shore, and using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure.

For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries. 

Here, what you do matters.

Job Overview:

A Senior Field Engineer takes responsibility for construction/decommissioning scopes including procedure writing, planning, analysis, interface with internal asset owners, preparations, Constructability/HAZID workshop reviews, equipment readiness, mobilization and execution. Reporting to the assigned Principal Operations Engineer/Installation Manager a Senior Field Engineer is involved throughout the life cycle of an offshore project. Take responsibility for loadout and transportation of given scopes, including all aspects of design, planning and execution. This is a Perth office-based role, however on-site work, onshore and offshore, will be required to support the execution phase of the work as required during preparations, testing, loadouts and offshore installation.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• A Senior Field Engineer will develop detailed loadout, transport and installation procedures in accordance with McDermott and Project HSEQ requirements and all project technical specifications.
• Prepare for, present and participate in Constructability and HAZID reviews and manage the closeout of actions.
• Promote McDermott and project HSE and Quality policies.
• Report to Installation Manager and Operations Engineer regarding scope progress, contingencies, scope change, areas of focus and potential areas of concern in accordance with schedule and convergence planning gates.
• Raise engineering requests, monitor and review design reports from CSE functions.
• Participate in SIT’s either in or at McDermott fab locations or Company locations as required.
• Coordinate and prepare required equipment and installation aids.
• Supervise the mobilization of marine construction vessels, barges, HLV’s as required.
• Travel offshore during various offshore execution campaigns.
• Monitor the progress of the work and site conditions and advise the Principal Operations Engineer of any development that may result in changes to the project schedule and / or execution sequence.
• Work in conjunction with support functions such as Subcontracts, Planning, Accounts and Logistics.
• Oversee the procurement of materials and installation aids associated with the assigned scope: 
  • Preparation of material requisitions.
  • Presenting business case for major procurement items.
  • Following up on approvals and technical review of proposed products.
  • Following up to ensure items are delivered on time.
• Assist and provide oversight and management of Subcontractors, including: 
  • Preparation of subcontract scope of work.
  • Technical review of subcontract proposals and preparation of technical bid evaluation.
  • Management of technical and operational aspects of the assigned subcontract including offshore execution.
• Attend regular internal meetings and external / third party meetings.
• Review interface documentation (internal and external).
• Liaise with project team Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Engineering representatives.
• Assist with as-built documentation and project close out.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Operations Engineer and/or Vessel Superintendent/OCM.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering or Naval Architecture
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Familiar with offshore installation work, including installation, pre-commissioning and general subsea operations.
• Offshore execution experience highly preferred.
• Required to be able to generate procedures, review design reports and drawings, plan and execute mobilization and installation activities.
• Experience with relevant industry design codes including DNV an advantage.
• Experience of onshore/offshore logistics an advantage.
• Familiar with onshore fabrication processes.

What you can expect from us:

Eligible employees will be entitled to benefits including:

• Competitive Salaries
• Income Protection Insurance
• Life insurance
• 14 weeks primary / 2 weeks secondary carer paid parental leave
• Competitive offshore and onshore allowances
• Robust Talent and Organization Development programs
• Annual Retention and Bonus Schemes for eligible employees
• Discounted gym membership
• Education Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Salary sacrifice
• Novated leasing options
• Strong Health and Safety Culture
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance program
• Educational and leadership development opportunities
• Great culture and friendly supportive team