JOB OVERVIEW:

A Senior Field Engineer provides technical and engineering support to our offshore installation or decommissioning projects and tenders. Reporting to the assigned Principal / Senior Operations Engineer as required a field engineer is involved throughout the life cycle of an offshore project developing plans, procedures, engineering, readiness of equipment and vessels, through to executing the work.
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Naval Architect)
• 3-7 Years experience

• Preparing Installation Procedures in accordance with internal Level 2 Procedures and clientrequirements and with due regard for safety. The scope of procedures required will bedefined by the Principal Operations Engineer. As a minimum, the procedures will outline thefollowing:
• Methods, techniques and practices to be used to perform the work
• The sequence to be used to perform the work
• Installation aids, temporary works and consumables required to perform the work
• Actively participate in project Task Risk Assessment, if applicable, and communicate andimplement these
• Recommend changes in the technical details, drawings, where these may result in safer andbetter installation procedures
• Reviewing and retaining project drawings and documents, report to the Principal OperationsEngineer discrepancies, errors and omission with respect to the information required toperform the work
• Developing loadout and sea fastening plans for the transportation of materials / structures tothe offshore site that facilitates safe and timely installation
• Prepare material lists for construction materials and project consumables and liaise with theProcurement Coordinator for procurement requirements
• Preparation of Design Input Overview for Construction Support Engineering & close out ofthe engineering
• Preparation of Work Orders for fabrication of installation aids and oversight of the fabricationto completion
• Issuing “Loadout Lists” applicable to the work in accordance with the recommended practice
• Coordinate with Marine Operations, E&M and Diving departments to ensure that necessaryequipment and personnel are available and readied for the project
• Witnessing / inspecting pre-rigging, loadouts, sea fastening and acknowledging the receipt offabricated structures, line pipe and other materials to be installed offshore. Developingchecklists and inspecting loadouts in accordance with Level 2 procedures
• Coordinate with Production Engineers and verify loadouts of fabricated items required for theproject
• Liaise with the Customer representative and various subcontractor representatives at theoffshore site and with the Principal Operations Engineer
• Advising the Vessel Superintendent/OCM and Supervisors including Subcontractors (suchas Survey, ROV, NDT, Field Joint coating, Pre-commissioning personnel) regarding theplanning and execution of the work and the contractual and technical aspects of the work.Issuing field sketches, data sheets and checklists in the field where required for informationpurposes for the vessel staff
• Participate in the resolution of any technical problems arising during offshore installation andassist in the formulation of corrective action requirement
• Overseeing the procurement of materials and installation aids associated with the assignedscope:
• 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
• Assisting 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
• Ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with McDermott and Company Policiesand procedures
• Maintaining project files in the office and in the field in accordance with project requirements
• Preparing Post-Job Reports in accordance with the Level 2 procedures
• Preparing / collating as-built documentation and records in accordance with the contractrequirements and the approved project indices
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Operations Engineer and/orVessel Superintendent/OCM
• This is a Perth office-based role initially, however on-site work, onshore and offshore, will berequired to support the execution phase of the work