Field Engineer

Job Overview

The Field Engineer will apply conceptual knowledge of field experience with moderate guidance to solve straightforward field and yard-related issues. This role involves analyzing possible solutions using company standard procedures and processes, understanding key business drivers, and applying technical experience, judgment, and precedents to problem-solving.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure all work adheres to Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment policies and procedures.
• Be prepared for offshore travel for job execution and onshore site work as needed.
• Propose modifications to technical details and drawings to enhance operational safety and clarify installation procedures.
• Develop vessel layout and barge loadout plans for transporting materials, equipment, and structures offshore to ensure safe and timely installation.
• Actively participate in project Constructability sessions, Readiness reviews, Hazard Identification studies, or Job Safety Analysis, and implement recommendations.
• Review and maintain project drawings and documents, reporting any discrepancies, errors, or omissions.
• Verify that the work scope is within the capabilities of the proposed equipment.
• Prepare offshore installation procedures in accordance with company standards, detailing methods, sequences, installation aids, and required consumables.
• Compile lists of construction materials and project consumables, coordinating procurement with the project coordinator.
• Issue Loadout Lists based on recommended practices for the relevant work.
• Coordinate with Marine, E&M, Welding, Quality, HSES, Survey & ROV, Diving Departments, and Subcontractors to ensure availability of necessary equipment and personnel for offshore execution.
• Witness and inspect pre-rigging, loadouts, and sea fastening, acknowledging receipt of fabricated structures and materials. Develop checklists and inspect loadouts per company procedures.
• Liaise with Production Engineers to verify loadouts of fabricated items.
• Coordinate with the logistics team regarding materials, structures, and equipment movements via ship, barge, or truck.
• Engage with customer representatives, subcontractor representatives at offshore sites, and the Operations Engineer.
• Monitor work progress and site conditions, informing the Operations Engineer of any developments that may impact the project schedule or execution sequence.
• Conduct work scope presentations to offshore personnel, explaining planning and execution, including contractual and technical aspects. Issue field sketches, data sheets, and checklists as needed.
• Assist in resolving technical problems encountered during offshore installation and contribute to corrective action plans.
• Prepare Post Job completion Reports according to company procedures.
• Compile as-built documentation and records as required by contract and approved project scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 3-5 years of offshore installation experience.
• Proficiency in Auto CAD or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of design and offshore project execution.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with 3D software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Flexibility to travel to various job sites and work in diverse environmental conditions.

About Us

McDermott International, Ltd. is a global energy company with over 100 years of experience in engineering, procurement, construction, and installation. We are committed to driving the energy transition and have a diverse team of over 30,000 professionals across 54 countries, making the impossible possible in subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, and offshore wind development.