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Job Description - Principal Mechanical Engineer ()

Principal Mechanical Engineer - ( )

Job Overview:

General Description includes complex mechanical engineering design, analysis and development of an assigned scope of work in a Mcdermott project and/or specific complex deliverables. Work includes, among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations and specification development. Assists with training other engineers by providing instruction on new technologies and/or a specialization. Supports the development of new technologies and methods. Maintains and promotes a focus on Mcdermott end product whether engineering, fabrication or construction. Ensures effective communications among other engineering disciplines.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for engineering support of onshore facilities insulation, refractory, and fireproofing work throughout all project phases (FEED, Detail Design, Construction).
  • Creation and development of project specifications, or review/amendment of client-provided specifications.
  • Review of supplier documentation for all insulation, refractory, and fireproofing requirements, as well as providing technical direction for mediation of supplier issues such as RFIs, NCRs, etc.
  • Creation and development of insulation, refractory. and fireproofing subcontract packages, including review of technical bids, evaluation and qualification of subcontractors and applicators, etc. Provide support to subcontractors for any RFIs, NCRs, or other technical issues.
  • Provide site support on an as-needed basis for fabrication and construction issues.
• Assist with development of budgets and schedules for scope-of-work on projects.
• Assist Equipment and Package Requisition Engineers with insulation, refractory, and fireproofing requirements and applicability
• Work closely with project management to align on insulation/refractory/fireproofing philosophies for the Project.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Knowledge of insulation, refractory, and fireproofing materials and technologies commonly used in onshore applications, emerging technologies and materials, as well as testing and inspection methods.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Must be able to effectively communicate across project teams, including project management, construction management, site work teams, in-office engineering teams, international McDermott offices, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Technical writing skills, particularly for development of specifications, reports, white papers, and articles.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (ex. NACE/AMPP/SSPC, PIP, API, ASTM), with related certifications and coursework a plus.
• Ability to balance several projects and areas of focus at once, and to maintain schedule deadlines.
• Maintain steady focus on change management and scope/schedule slip.
• Membership and participation in relevant industry organizations (NACE, SSPC, PIP, etc) is a plus.
• Accredited engineering degree may be required by specific regions
• Minimum 10 years of detailed mechanical engineering experience, including 10 years in the oil & gas industry
• Detailed knowledge of design techniques, analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content and application of standards, codes and guidelines.
• Project coordination and execution skills
• Minimum 10 years' demonstrable, applicable experience in Insulation, Refractory, and Fireproofing, or combination thereof for the onshore energy industry.
• Minimum education Bachelors of Science in Mechanical or Materials Engineering.
• Travel: up to 25% domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• Prefer PE certificate of registration
• Prefer experience at site during construction and commissioning

Company Overview and Core Values:

McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions-from the wellhead to the storage tank-to transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today.

At McDermott, we hold all employees accountable to follow our 5 core values.

• Integrity - we maintain a firm adherence to legal and ethical conduct
• One Team - we are one company, where everyone is equally important
• Go Beyond - we seek courageous and creative solutions
• Well-Being - we promote all forms of well-being
• Commitment - we are reliable and dependable in delivering quality solutions

Primary Location : USA-Texas-Houston

Job : Mechanical (Eng)

Employee Status : Direct / Regular

Schedule : Full-time

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Our recruitment and employment practices are ethical, legal, voluntary, and free from discrimination.

McDermott will never ask you to pay recruitment fees to secure a job or continued work, to either the recruiter, the hiring manager, the supervisor, or the placement agency.

All direct cost of employment, including, as applicable, medical examinations, employment visas, mobilization to country of work, and related fees, are paid by McDermott.

If at any point in the recruitment process you are asked to pay such fees or costs, please immediately notify our Ethics & Compliance team by sending a message to .The email will not accept any resumes.

At McDermott, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We believe that our employees are our most important asset and we value the unique experiences and backgrounds that each employee brings to McDermott. We are dedicated to building diverse teams that foster a culture of inclusion and invest in equity across our company. We support initiatives that focus on the needs and expectations of our employees, and we have created an environment where all employees are empowered to contribute to the overall success of the company.

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.

For applicants in New York City/ applying for jobs in New York City, the following policy applies: McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, familial or marital status, national origin, race, religious creed or religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Our recruitment and employment practices are ethical, legal, voluntary, and free from discrimination. McDermott will never ask you to pay recruitment fees to secure a job or continued work, to either the recruiter, the hiring manager, the supervisor, or the placement agency. All direct cost of employment, including, as applicable, medical examinations, employment visas, mobilization to country of work, and related fees, are paid by McDermott If at any point in the recruitment process you are asked to pay such fees or costs, please immediately notify our Ethics and Compliance team by sending a message to