Production Engineer (Structural)

Role Overview

Production Engineer (Structural) at McDermott. The Production Engineer applies conceptual knowledge of offshore fabrication and construction, and with moderate guidance from colleagues and leadership, solves a range of straightforward fabrication and construction problems.

Role Purpose

The Production Engineer is responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures, building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers, and understanding critical business drivers to solve problems in straightforward situations by applying technical experience, judgment, and precedents.

Key Responsibilities

Scope and Planning Review

• Review project scope of work, schedules, and specifications to understand requirements and deliverables
• Prepare Scope of Work and Task Listing
• Review the fabrication schedule and suggest corrections to the planning team
• Review four weeks look ahead plans and identify constraints related to material and drawings

Design and Constructability

• Review drawings for constructability and identify any special items and subcontract requirements
• Approve relevant fabrication drawings
• Review as-built drawings

Materials 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 coordinate substitutions
• Coordinate materials movements within the yard

Production Oversight and Compliance

• Provide field guidance and ensure compliance with Company specification
• Attend production meetings and report concerns
• Monitor scope changes and Production revision orders
• Report weekly fabrication progress and monitor production man-hours and productivity
• Coordinate with the construction engineer to ensure procedures are issued timely and all parties understand any changes
• Coordinate with shop and erection floor planning to ensure compliance with the project plan
• Review Work Pack deliverables in accordance with Work Pack Index

Subcontract Coordination

• Coordinate any sub-contract scope

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in oil and gas with major contractor or consultant
• Familiar with the content and application of API RP2A, AISC, and AWS

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to production processes and facilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills