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McDermott Senior Instrumentation & Controls Eng in Chennai, India
Job Overview:
Responsible for complex instrumentation & control systems engineering design, analysis and development of an assigned scope of work on a McDermott project. Work includes (but not limited to) conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, specification and philosophy development, instrument data sheet and calculation development, development of complex Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) deliverables and supervising vendor packages. Also, apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the industry to address complex problems and nonstandard situations for engineering, fabrication and construction.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Prepare the development of key project deliverables, including (but not limited to) the following:
Philosophies and Specifications
ICSS Architecture Design
Cause & Effect Diagrams
SIL Calculations
Complex Loop Descriptions
Vessel Level Sketches
Instrument Index, I/O List, Range, Alarm and Trip Summary (RATS)
Instrument Data Sheets
Instrument Calculations (i.e. Valves, Flowmeters, etc.)
RIE Building and Analyzer Shelter Layouts
P&ID Development
Participate in project reviews, including (but not limited to) the following:
P&ID Reviews
Model Reviews
Hazop/SIL/LOPA Reviews
Alarm Rationalization Reviews
Development and support of vendor packages, including (but not limited to) the following:
Create, issue and manage requisition packages for instrumentation, analyzers, ICSS, machinery monitoring system and all other I&C related packages
Perform and coordinate the review of supplier documents for I&C and non-I&C packages
Participate in the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of ICSS equipment, analyzers, complex valves and mechanical packages
Site support, including (but not limited to) the following:
Provide technical support to Construction personnel for I&C engineering related inquiries as needed
Participate in Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of ICSS equipment and analyzers
Project development and coordination activities (when acting as the Lead Engineer), including (but not limited to) the following:
Maintain and promote a focus on McDermott’s end-product throughout engineering, fabrication or construction
Become fully familiar with the project contract, scope of work, basis of design, specifications, schedule and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues
Supervise and coordinate all activities associated with I&C engineers and designers
Provide technical expertise to the I&C engineers and designers
Lead the discipline team during project audits and design reviews
Maintain close coordination with other discipline engineers and with the Client’s engineer
Report to and coordinate with project engineering manager, project manager, and I&C department manager
Carefully evaluate, communicate and manage change with full awareness of project impact
Ensure substantive communications are documented
Act as the primary approver for all I&C related deliverables
Assume responsibility for cost, schedule, progress, quantity, budget control and quality of project deliverables
Essential Qualifications & Education:
Accredited engineering degree may be required by specific regions
Prefer BSEE, BSCE or BSME degree
Prefer PE certificate of registration
Prefer experience at site during construction and commissioning
Typically 6 - 15 years of I&C engineering experience
Working knowledge of the content and application of standards, codes and guidelines, including ISA, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI and API
Proven project coordination and execution skills in delivery of completed project design deliverables
Experience with the utilization of multiple office project execution (MOPEX)
Advanced experience with Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI), InstruCalc, MS Office Suite including Excel and Word
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