Principal Document Controller

Job Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Principal Document Controller provides solutions to problems that may be atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures. The work of the Principal Document Controller directly impacts the quality of the team's work. They can communicate technical document control information to the team and suggest improvements to existing processes.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Gain experience in the following work area: i Docs Develop basic technical skills to complete assigned work When acting as Lead Document Management, in addition:Direct small or medium document management team as Lead Document Controller Lead Project as Lead Document Controller, engaging the participation of other disciplines Coordinate all activities within own discipline and discipline interfaces with other disciplines Lead the Document Management team of the assigned work area and completed within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all discipline workforce resources - agree on allocations with the Engineering Manager Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action Act as project-based discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with the project team, customer, vendor/supplier and/or subcontractor counterparts, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc. Develop the document management execution plan and other associated work instructions to ensure alignment with client requirements and McDermott standards Become familiar with specific technical aspects of the contract and project team requirements pertaining to document management and project delivery requirements (standards, procedures, EDMS, formats, etc.) Ensure project EDMS platform is set up to meet client and McDermott technical requirements Manage staffing plans and budgets for projects to ensure appropriate staffing levels and cost management Advise project management team on document management issues and interface processes and requirements Ensure seamless sharing of documentation across all project team members and locations to include MOPEX and JV Partners Act as a day-to-day interface for the client, suppliers, subcontractors, etc., on day-to-day document management issues Facilitate and expedite the timely flow of technical information amongst project team members and external parties, such as the client and suppliers, via the EDMS Prepare, review, and issue defined project reports on document status, including the master document register Supervise document management personnel on projects and provide timely feedback to the Document management department manager of personnel performance Ensure proper EDMS training of all project personnel as well as training of document management personnel in Document Management procedures and systems (Unifi) Assist in the establishment, maintenance, development, and improvement of document management processes, systems, and tools Participate in and lead internal and external audits as required Provide regular status reports to Project and Department Management on Project Document Management workload and any issues Ensure active and frequent engagement with MOPEX counterpart/s for the project Deliver information required for handover and turnover in accordance with project contractual requirements Archive project records Provide lessons learned from project execution to Project Management and Department Management

Reports to

Project: Lead Document Mgmt./PEM or PM

Functional: Department Manager

Liaise With

Lead Document Management, Project Engineering, Project Management, Department Manager

Supervises

Assigned Document Controllers

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

Bachelor's Degree in any stream or equivalent diploma (preferably in Computer Science)10-15 years minimum Document Management experience with a major contractor or consultant Good knowledge of Electronic Database Management System (EDMS) software, MS Office, and Adobe Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, Power Point, Excel, Project Working knowledge of industry-utilized EDMS tools Have wide experience with technical activities, including onshore and offshore operations Extensive functional, business, industry, and leadership expertise Ability to work as a team member as well as act as team leader Excellent organizational and time management skills Detail-oriented, dependable, and willing to handle multiple priorities Successful communication skills, business acumen, and decision-making capability Certified i Docs Trainer (preferable)

About Us

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.

For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.