Production Engineer (Structural)

Role Overview

Production Engineer (Structural) at McDermott, based onshore supporting offshore fabrication and construction operations.

Role Purpose

The Production Engineer applies conceptual knowledge of offshore fabrication and construction to solve straightforward fabrication and construction problems. With moderate guidance from colleagues and leadership, they analyse possible solutions using standard procedures, build knowledge of company processes and customers, and apply critical business drivers to technical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scope Management

• Review project scope of work, schedules, and specifications to understand requirements and deliverables.
• Prepare Scope of Work and Task Listing.
• Review fabrication schedules and suggest corrections to the planning team.
• Monitor scope changes and Production revision orders.
• Review four-week look-ahead plans and identify constraints related to material and drawings.

Design & Constructability Review

• Review drawings for constructability and identify special items and subcontract requirements.
• Approve relevant fabrication drawings and review Work Pack deliverables in accordance with Work Pack Index.
• Review as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with the construction engineer to ensure procedures are issued timely and all parties understand any change.

Material Management

• Review monthly material reports and raise problems with material delivery.
• Review material requisitions prior to order.
• Check grade and plate sizing assumptions.
• Initiate site queries to utilize available material and manage substitutions.
• Coordinate materials movements within the yard.

Production Oversight & Compliance

• Provide field guidance and ensure compliance with Company specification.
• Attend production meetings and report concerns.
• Report weekly fabrication progress and monitor production man-hours and productivity.
• Coordinate with shop and erection floor planning to ensure compliance with the project plan.
• Coordinate any sub-contract scope.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 3 or more years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant.
• Familiar with the content and application of API RP2A, AISC, and AWS.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to production processes and facilities.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical judgment and application of engineering precedents.
• Problem analysis and solution development.