Lead Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from conceptualization to execution, ensuring timely delivery and quality results.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop detailed designs for offshore platforms, pipelines, and infrastructure.
  
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to understand their requirements and expectations.
  
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies throughout the project lifecycle.

A Lead Design Engineer in Oil & Gas Offshore plays a critical role in the conceptualization, development, and execution of complex engineering projects for offshore facilities. This position typically involves leading a team of engineers and designers to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant designs that meet project requirements and industry standards.

Here's a comprehensive job description (JD) that can be adapted based on the specific discipline (e.g., Structural, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical):

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Key Responsibilities:

• Design Leadership & Management:

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and designers within the [relevant discipline] to develop detailed designs for offshore facilities (e.g., platforms, FPSOs, subsea structures, topsides, pipelines).
• Oversee the entire design lifecycle from conceptual design, FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), and detailed engineering through to commissioning and handover.
• Ensure all designs comply with international codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., API, ASME, DNV, ISO, IEC, ABS, Classification Society rules, client specifications).
• Establish design philosophies, specifications, and procedures for the discipline.
• Develop and implement innovative design solutions to optimize efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

• Technical Expertise & Assurance:

• Perform and review complex engineering calculations, analyses, and simulations (e.g., structural analysis, stress analysis, fluid dynamics, electrical load calculations, instrument sizing).
• Prepare and approve technical documentation, including design reports, specifications, datasheets, drawings (P&IDs, SLDs, GA drawings, fabrication drawings), MTOs (Material Take-Offs), and design change notices.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Conduct technical reviews, inter-discipline checks, and participate in HAZOP, SIL, and other safety studies.
• Resolve technical issues and design conflicts during all project phases.

• Project Execution & Coordination:

• Collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Piping, Civil, etc.), project management, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for the [relevant discipline] scope.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies for design-related matters.
• Support procurement activities by preparing technical requisitions, evaluating vendor proposals, and reviewing vendor documentation.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases, including potential site visits offshore.