Principal Materials & Coatings Engineer in London

Job Overview:

Perform conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes and standards. Materials Lead for designated Projects for Upstream Material Selection and Corrosion Control. Responsible for all conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED & EPCI materials selection and technical support for both subsea and topsides. Responsible for defining and verifying all Project upstream materials selection. Assess and conclude (earliest in FEED) on any identified materials related items previously captured for FEED optimization. Development and writing of the Project Materials Selection Report and Material Selection Diagrams (MSD’s). Development and writing of all Project Materials/Corrosion Control Specifications and Reports. Long Lead Equipment (LLE) - Technical definition and support. CS and CRA clad/lined pipe and related components technical procurement support including sour service corrosion testing scope definition and follow-up. Active participation in technical bid evaluation and design reviews. Identify credible corrosion and Environmental Assisted Cracking (EAC) threats. Conduct corrosion modelling assessments. Identify and propose corrosion mitigation & control requirements including chemical injection, coating requirements and any inhibitor qualification testing programs. Work closely with Project Welding Engineers and Engineering Managers to align on all materials and welding aspects for the Project. Liaise with Senior Coatings Engineer(s) to align on all coating aspects for Projects.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
• Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of professional engineering society as applicable
• Eager to learn and open to continuous development
• Be or become a subject matter expert on one or more typical metallurgy subjects
• Working knowledge of English, both oral and written
• HSE, TQM and cost-conscious

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Focal Project Materials point for McDermott, Company and Vendors.
• Define and conclude all Materials Selection for subsea and topsides systems.
• Leads and ensures the preparation of: Conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design analyses, specifications calculations, reports and procedures.
• Fully assess and conclude/recommend materials related FEED optimization items.
• Conducts corrosion modelling assessments.
• Reviews project engineering design basis.
• Resolves technical queries for material and corrosion issues.
• Inputs for purchase requisitions and reviews of vendor and subcontractor submittals.
• Discipline Tender Bid Evaluations (TBE) reviews. Attends bid clarification meetings. Vendor document reviews. Responsible for final review/approval of all Vendor documents for Materials & Corrosion related aspects.
• Reviews Client comments, provides responses/clarifications and closes actions.
• Attends PO Kick-off Vendor Meetings, Pre-Inspection meetings at vendors and sub-vendors works as required. Provides progress reports as necessary for engaged projects.
• Participation in HAZOPs, HAZIDs and Project risk assessments.
• Compatibility assessments of non-metallic materials with chemical injection philosophies.
• Development, review and approval of Material Selection Diagrams (MSD’s).
• AVL/Supplier & Manufacturer Qualification - Technical definition and support.
• Subsea Coatings - Technical definition and support through close coordination and liaison with Senior Coatings Engineer/SME.
• MPQT testing of line-pipe, CRA's, forgings, fittings, castings - Technical definition and support including sour service corrosion testing scope definition and follow-up.
• Troubleshooting and support specifically for fabrication related issues with site visits as necessary.

Other Expectations:

• Have full ownership and be accountable to the Project Directors & Managers, Project Engineering Managers and Lead Principal Materials & Coatings Engineer (KL).
• Must be a leader, excellent communicator and team player.
• Must be able to work and communicate closely with McDermott Global Functional Materials, Corrosion, Welding and Coating colleagues.
• Mentor other department engineers in Material Selection and Corrosion Control.
• Be pro-active and get ahead of potential problems.
• Demonstrate technical and commercial acumen and ensure project is getting most value for money.
• Ensure technical integrity and understanding of the full project scope details.
• Maintain highest standards of ethics & compliance and in accordance with McDermott policies.
• Be able to work as part of a multi-discipline and multi-cultural team.
• Responsible to prepare and issue minutes of meetings for all materials meetings attended and when requested.
• Attends progress meetings with the Vendor, McDermott and Client per Project needs.
• Have a current passport and be willing to travel to Global McDermott Offices & Fabrication Facilities, vendors and their sub-vendors’ works.
• Computer literate on corrosion modelling programs.
• Computer literate on Microsoft programs: Word, Access, Power Point, Excel, Project.
• Open to work for our Global Projects in different time zones.
• Open to business travel, remote and in-office working.
• EPC mindset and flexibility in working/delivering projects for McDermott.

Reports to:

• Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
• Functional: Supervising Department Manager

Liaise with:

• All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Safety Department, Project Management Team, Document Control, Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Customers

Supervises:

• Senior Engineers and Engineers