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Job Title


Principal Pipeline Designer


Company : McDermott


Location : Perth, Western Australia


Created : 2025-06-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Overview:The Principal Pipeline Designer directly impacts the effectiveness of their team and related team. They exchange ideas and information relating to Pipeline Design effectively. The Principal Pipeline Designer may work autonomously within established Pipeline Design procedures and practices. They may act as a lead, coordinating the work of others. The Principal Pipeline Designer proposes improvements to processes and methods within the Pipeline Design discipline.The Principal Pipeline Design will be involved in all McDermott projects assigned to them in both a leadership and execution capacity, need to also deliverable drawing deliverables as required, in consultation with the Design and Engineering leads.QualificationsEssential Qualifications and Education:10 years minimum with a major contractor or consultant of which 5+ years of experience in offshore oil and gasExperience as Lead Designer on a small or medium-sized project is essentialHigh School graduate with a diploma in Mechanical Design, or Drafting in a related discipline or equivalent experienceAdvanced depth and breadth of expertise in Plant Design and using 3D CAD systems including E3D or SP3DDetailed knowledge of AutoCADGood knowledge of other engineering disciplinesFamiliar with the associated local regulatory environment and international and national industry standards and specificationsMinimum 1 02 projects experience in E3D/S3DCapable of handling multiple projectsKnowledge of QA Systems and a good communicator Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Auto lisp Programming, 3D Modeling, Menu, and/or Macro compilation skills would be an advantage Flexible for business traveling/assignmentsWhat you can expect from us.Eligible employees will be entitled to benefits including Competitive Salaries9 Day Fortnight every second Friday offIncome Protection InsuranceLife insurance14 weeks primary / 2 weeks secondary carer paid parental leaveCompetitive offshore and onshore allowancesRobust Talent and Organisation Development programsDiscounted gym membershipEducation Assistance ProgramFlexible Work ArrangementsSalary sacrificeNovated leasing optionsStrong Health and Safety CultureWellness Program and Employee Assistance programEducational and leadership development opportunitiesGreat culture and friendly supportive teamPrivate Health Insurance Subsidy of $2500 per annum#LI-LJ1ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:Perform Design and Engineering process facilities within a specified time while adhering to maintenance, safety, and quality standards, consider constructability, economics, and operation into account during Pre-FEED, FEED, or Detailed Design phases Set priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives, and (as Lead Designer) forecast and plan resource requirements Develop 3D Models and ensure clash free models in coordination with all other disciplines'' requirements Ensure design deliverables are completed and issued per project specifications, McDermott, and project Level 2 & 3 procedures, and within agreed schedules and budgets Apply knowledge and/or skills to perform complex work When acting as Lead Designer/Design coordinator, in addition:Lead the design team to complete the tasks within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, McDermott and project-specific procedures Act as project-based discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Project Team, Client, vendor/supplier, and/or subcontractor counterparts Ensure that the inter-discipline aspects of the design and deliverables are addressed Support Lead Piping Engineer in measuring progress and productivityCoordinate all activities within own discipline and interface with other disciplines Ensures effective communications among other disciplines and effective management of change Coordinate 3D Model Reviews and ensure Review comments are closed When acting as Designers Coordinator:Coordinate large Design team as Designers Coordinator Coordinate project Design interdisciplinary activities to ensure timely and organized distribution of information amongst all Lead Designers Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified Support the Department Manager with the Designers appraisalsSupport the Department Manager with the strategic development of the Designers Teams and provide guidance on Training and Technical Development of the Designers TeamBecome fully familiar with the Project Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issue Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications in the Change Management System Develop Plant Design and 3D Modelling, Drawings, and input into Plant Layout Narrative in accordance with the agreed Scope of Work, man-hours, and schedule Assist the Lead Piping Engineer in raising technical queries, preparing the piping estimate and job scope changes,Attend (As lead Piping Designer) project Kickoff meetings, Review meetings, Vendor meetingsMonitor and coordinate the design team remotely, if required, and can lead a project in a Multi Office Project Execution Environment (MOPEX) Able to identify issues as soon as they arise and follow up with any required corrective action Support and supervision of less-experienced members within the design team Ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with McDermott requirements, Client and Statutory Design Codes, Standards, or Procedures with a particular focus on Health and Safety Policies Is accountable for the performance and results of a team within the Piping DisciplineSupport Proposals and Studies from a Piping point of viewExchange ideas and information effectively, is able to explain difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of viewImpacts the level of service and the teams ability to meet quality and timeliness objectivesHas good leadership and Management skillsIs guided by policies, resource requirements, budgets, and the business planHas developed advanced and specialized expertise within their own area to perform the most complex workIs knowledgeable of other disciplines'' work processesIdentify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems that impact effectivenessReports to:Project: Lead Pipeline Designer, Project Engineer, Project Engineer ManagerFunctional: Department ManagerLiaise With: Lead Designers and Designers, Lead Engineer and Engineers, other Engineering and Design disciplines Leads,Project Engineer, Project Manager, IM Group, Document Control, Client representativesSupervises: Design team assigned to different projects during the detailing and production phases #J-18808-Ljbffr