Hook Up Engineer

Role Overview

Hook Up Engineer at McDermott. The role is based in a location supporting offshore and onshore project execution within the EPCI industry.

Company Overview

McDermott is a global energy infrastructure company with over 100 years of history. The company operates across 54 countries with more than 30,000 employees. The organization delivers subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy projects across the energy value chain.

Role Purpose

The Hook Up Engineer applies conceptual knowledge and technical expertise in hook-up discipline to support construction activities in greenfield and brownfield project environments. The role contributes to successful execution and timely completion of projects by solving straightforward hook-up problems with moderate guidance, analyzing solutions using standard procedures, and building knowledge of company processes and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Compliance

• Read, understand, and implement the Company's Health Safety Environmental and Quality Policy and the arrangements described in the Company Management System.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Provide field guidance and ensure compliance with Company specifications.
• Participate in HAZID discussion and asset incidents/hazards investigations and communicate findings to PMT and Senior HU Engineer.
• Certified in relevant safety and environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, HSE) is preferred.

Engineering and Technical Planning

• Review drawings for constructability and identify specific issues and coordinate resolution.
• Review and formulize discipline scope of work, schedules, and specifications and understand deliverable requirements.
• Develop and issue final hook-up construction work packs.
• Prepare hook-up task sheets and review task sheets as appropriate.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams during planning and execution phases.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, checklists, and documentation to capture all relevant activities, observations, and outcomes throughout the hook-up process.

Materials and Procurement

• Review material requisitions in compliance with project specifications prior to order.
• Coordinate materials with load-out plans at yards and ship to offshore locations in optimum vessel sorties.
• Manage timely delivery of documentation, fabrication, materials, personnel, and vendors aligned to hook-up schedule.

Scheduling and Sequencing

• Ensure efficient sequencing of hook-up activities and review hook-up schedules synchronizing with other disciplines.
• Enable resource forecast and manpower loadings.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables (drawings, materials, and procedures) are available for hook-up execution.

Change Management and Coordination

• Monitor scope changes and inputs to DTCMS/CAT.
• Monitor and report implementation-related changes and growth during the course of the project specifically related to hook-up.

Field Operations and Execution

• Participate in and provide field guidance for pre-engineering and pre-construction surveys.
• Execute hook-up activities on assigned projects, following project schedules, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Travel to different region facilities onshore and offshore to assist project team and coordinate execution aligned to project schedule.

Stakeholder Management and Reporting

• Provide regular progress updates to project stakeholders, highlighting significant milestones, challenges, or deviations from project plans.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure timely completion of all hook-up activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure smooth execution of hook-up activities.
• Participate in project review meetings to provide insights and feedback for process improvement.

Team Leadership and Development

• Exhibit leadership skills within own discipline and assist trainee engineers and freshers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or relevant field).
• Six years of experience in offshore hook-up activities within the EPCI industry.
• Proficient knowledge of relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., API, ASME, IEC, NEC).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical skills with ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with project teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

• Travel to onshore and offshore locations required.
• Certification in relevant safety and environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, HSE) is preferred.