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Job Overview:
The Process Engineer applies their conceptual knowledge of process engineering and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward process engineering problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Process Engineer understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Perform FEED Studies and detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on more complex and demanding engineering tasks
- Apply knowledge and skills to complete varied assignments
- Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and procedures
- Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines
- Focus on completing work within budgets
- Clearly communicate and explain information in straightforward engineering activities
- Gain familiarity with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable
- Recognize changes to scope and notify the discipline Lead Engineer
- Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
- Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
- Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
- Provide required bid inputs as directed
- Review MTOs for requisitions
- Review vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
- Check engineering performed by others within the discipline
- Develop an awareness of costs related to own work and of the discipline
- Responsible for preparing/checking the following key deliverables, applicable as per the Project scope:
- Process simulations / Heat and material balances
- Process flow diagrams (PFD)
- Piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID)
- Equipment and instrument process datasheets
- Process specifications
- Operating philosophy and startup and operating manuals
- Equipment list (process data)
- Line list (process data)
- Equipment and line sizing calculations
- Flare radiation and dispersion calculations
- Depressurization and flare network studies
- Process studies
Reports to:
Project: Lead Engineer
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Project: Lead Engineer
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- 5–10 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering
- Familiar with the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
- Knowledge of many basic design techniques and analysis methods
- Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (ElT) or member of professional engineering society as applicable
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Skills Required
- 5-10 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant, predominantly performing detailed design
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering
- Familiarity with applicable standards, codes, and guidelines
- Knowledge of basic design techniques and analysis methods
- Engineer in Training registration or membership in a professional engineering society
McDermott International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. materials cite a minimum of 23 PTO days and 14 paid holidays, indicating a broad leave offering. Paid time off and holidays are positioned as a comparative strength within the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Company materials indicate paid parental leave, including 10 weeks paid maternity and four weeks paid family bonding. These provisions reinforce support for families during key life events.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Field and offshore roles often include overtime, per diems, and project allowances that can materially increase earnings. These extras are a notable component of total compensation in project-driven roles.
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What We Do
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. It is called the “One McDermott Way.” Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include approximately 40,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
