Senior Hook Up Engineer

Role Overview

Senior Hook Up Engineer at McDermott, leading discipline-specific engineering and supporting the Hook Up Lead and Hook Up Manager during the hook-up phase of construction and completion campaigns.

Company Overview

McDermott is a global engineering and construction company with more than 30,000 employees across 54 countries. The company specializes in offshore infrastructure, subsea installations, platform construction, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy delivery projects, operating across the energy value chain for over 100 years.

Role Purpose

The Senior Hook Up Engineer leads discipline-specific engineering activities, solves complex hook-up problems, and ensures successful and timely execution of construction and completion campaigns. The role requires in-depth knowledge, independent work with minimal guidance, and application of industry best practices throughout the hook-up phase.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare and review hook-up job cards with focus on prerequisites, sequential installations, and completion activities.
• Develop the Work Breakdown Structure for discipline scope.
• Prepare hook-up schedules for discipline-specific activities with efficient sequencing synchronized across other disciplines.
• Develop and implement detailed hook-up plans and strategies for onshore and offshore projects.
• Ensure daily progress monitoring and reporting to the planner.

Design & Documentation Review

• Review construction work packs for respective discipline and ensure compliance to project requirements.
• Review design Material Take-Offs for discipline.
• Verify the Material Take-Off for offshore contingencies.
• Develop the constructability log and monitor closing of actions on a weekly basis.
• Competently analyze technical documents, drawings, and specifications to identify discrepancies and propose corrective actions.

Material & Supply Chain Coordination

• Review material requisitions in compliance with project specifications prior to order.
• Coordinate deliveries of materials to site (yard, port, offshore, or other onshore locations).
• Liaise with warehouse team to ensure project material receiving status and inspection clearance from Quality.
• Liaise with fabrication team and take handover of fabricated project material and other ship loose material.
• Liaise with hook-up material team and verify material bags and tags as per project requirements and hook-up job cards.

Progress & Quality Monitoring

• Review hook-up progress register and confirm understanding on progressing methodology.
• Ensure progress register is in line with hook-up job cards for respective discipline.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures to ensure safety during hook-up operations.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry codes, and standards, including integration of environmental and sustainability aspects.

Survey & Commissioning Interface

• Participate in pre-engineering survey, pre-construction survey, and post-installation survey.
• Liaise with commissioning team and understand systems priorities to ensure construction is planned accordingly.
• Provide support with commissioning team to expedite vendor-related activities.

Team Leadership & Technical Guidance

• Lead respective discipline activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• Ensure scope familiarization with Hook-up Superintendent and offshore construction crew prior to offshore mobilization.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Site Coordination

• Collaborate with project management and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of necessary resources, materials, and equipment.
• Travel to offshore sites and onshore yard facilities in a dynamic environment for coordination and resolution of disciplinary interfaces.
• Participate in Toolbox Talks.
• Ensure Permit-To-Work requirements are fulfilled before commencing each site activity.
• Maintain compliance with the Company's QHSES policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical discipline) or equivalent industry experience.
• 10 or more years' experience in related offshore engineering fields.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, standards (API, ISO), and regulations related to hook-up activities.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in utilizing project management tools and software for planning, scheduling, and tracking hook-up and commissioning activities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively liaise with interdisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve technical challenges, implement innovative solutions, and ensure continuous improvement.
• Proactive mindset with strong focus on safety, quality, and delivering projects within defined timelines and budget constraints.
• Strong decision-making abilities under pressure, with ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources efficiently.

Additional Information

• Professional certifications (such as PMI or equivalent) or training in project management would be an advantage.
• Travel to offshore sites and onshore yard facilities required.
• Dynamic working environment with exposure to multiple project phases and locations.