Telecom Engineer

at  McDermott

The Telecom Engineer applies their conceptual knowledge of Telecommunications and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Telecom Engineer understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.

• Perform FEED, Studies, and detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on more complex and demanding engineering tasks related to Telecom systems as applicable
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete varied assignments
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and procedures
• Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines
• Focus on completing work within budgets
• Clearly communicate and explain information in straightforward engineering activities
• Gain familiarity with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable
• Recognize changes to scope and notify the Discipline Lead Engineer
• Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment
• of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
• Provide required bid inputs as directed
• Prepare sketches of detail design to guide Designers
• Assist procurement personnel in procuring discipline equipment, materials, and services
• Provide Procurement assistance, including preparing requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
• Review MTO’s for requisitions
• Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information
• Check drawings
• Check engineering performed by others within Discipline
• Review vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
• Perform design verification through single-discipline check and assist with inter-discipline checks (IDC)
• Keep the Lead Engineer apprised of all activities, progress, and concerns
• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
• Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR’s Lessons Learned system
• Develop an awareness of costs related to own work and of the discipline
• Prepare automation system definition, including philosophy, specifications, safety drawings, and system architecture
• Prepare FDS&GDS logic (as applicable) / cause & effect diagrams (in cooperation with Instrumentation Engineering)
• Prepare/update specifications and data sheets for Telecom equipment
• Prepare Telecom equipment spare parts lists
• Prepare inputs to P&ID (HSE Process Part especially) development and markups based on receipt of vendor information
• Review Telecom equipment testing procedures
• Attend Telecom equipment FAT’s, as required
• Further develop knowledge of telecom-related systems (FDS, GDS, CCTV, TEL/LAN, Radio Systems (RS), Intercom Systems (IS), Public Address General Alarm Systems (PA-GA), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and/or Access Control Systems (ACS), etc.)

Reports to:
Project: Lead Engineer
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Liaise With: AII design/drafting disciplines, all Engineering disciplines, Fabrication group, and Document Control

Supervises: Trainee Telecom Engineers

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (Master’s Degree is Preferred)
• 3-8 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
• Familiar with the content and application of standards, codes
• and guidelines as applicable knowledge of many basic design techniques and analysis methods
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of professional engineering society
• In addition to other responsibilities, become familiar with Functional Safety (HW/SW design acc IEC 61508, Functional Safety Analysis, Design and Operation acc IEC 61511)
• Eager to learn
• Working knowledge of English, both oral and written
• HSE, TQM and cost-conscious
• Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
• The reassignment to other departments, construction sites, and fabrication yards
• The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
• The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workload (also other projects) when possible/desirable
• The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications
• Accredited engineering degree as may be required by specific regions
• Is familiar with the use of codes and standards

• Perform FEED, Studies, and detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on more complex and demanding engineering tasks related to Telecom systems as applicable
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete varied assignments
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and procedures
• Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines
• Focus on completing work within budgets
• Clearly communicate and explain information in straightforward engineering activities
• Gain familiarity with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable
• Recognize changes to scope and notify the Discipline Lead Engineer
• Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment
• of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
• Provide required bid inputs as directed
• Prepare sketches of detail design to guide Designers
• Assist procurement personnel in procuring discipline equipment, materials, and services
• Provide Procurement assistance, including preparing requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
• Review MTO’s for requisitions
• Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information
• Check drawings
• Check engineering performed by others within Discipline
• Review vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
• Perform design verification through single-discipline check and assist with inter-discipline checks (IDC)
• Keep the Lead Engineer apprised of all activities, progress, and concerns
• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
• Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR’s Lessons Learned system
• Develop an awareness of costs related to own work and of the discipline
• Prepare automation system definition, including philosophy, specifications, safety drawings, and system architecture
• Prepare FDS&GDS logic (as applicable) / cause & effect diagrams (in cooperation with Instrumentation Engineering)
• Prepare/update specifications and data sheets for Telecom equipment
• Prepare Telecom equipment spare parts lists
• Prepare inputs to P&ID (HSE Process Part especially) development and markups based on receipt of vendor information
• Review Telecom equipment testing procedures
• Attend Telecom equipment FAT’s, as required
• Further develop knowledge of telecom-related systems (FDS, GDS, CCTV, TEL/LAN, Radio Systems (RS), Intercom Systems (IS), Public Address General Alarm Systems (PA-GA), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and/or Access Control Systems (ACS), etc.)