Job Title: Principal Document Controller
Company Name: Mcdermott
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Job Reference/ID: 26003598
Job Description / Role:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
- Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all discipline workforce resources
- 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
- Develop the document management execution plan and other associated work instructions
- Ensure project EDMS platform is set up to meet client and McDermott technical requirements
- Manage staffing plans and budgets for projects
- Advise project management team on document management issues and interface processes
- Ensure seamless sharing of documentation across all project team members and locations
- Act as a day-to-day interface for the client, suppliers, subcontractors, etc.
- Facilitate and expedite the timely flow of technical information amongst project team members via the EDMS
- Prepare, review, and issue defined project reports on document status
- Supervise document management personnel on projects and provide timely feedback
- Ensure proper EDMS training of all project personnel
- 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
- Ensure active and frequent engagement with MOPEX counterpart/s for the project
- Deliver information required for handover and turnover
- Archive project records
- Provide lessons learned from project execution
Experience Required: 10-15 years minimum Document Management experience with a major contractor or consultant. Have wide experience with technical activities, including onshore and offshore operations. Extensive functional, business, industry, and leadership expertise.
Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream or equivalent diploma (preferably in Computer Science).
Skills Required:
- Good knowledge of Electronic Database Management System (EDMS) software
- MS Office and Adobe proficiency
- Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
- Working knowledge of industry-utilized EDMS tools
- 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 iDocs Trainer (preferable)
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
About the Company:
United States headquartered engineering and construction company focused on energy. McDermott delivers front end engineering, detailed design, procurement, fabrication, offshore installation, and commissioning for oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, and low carbon projects. It has a long standing Middle East presence supporting major offshore and onshore programmes for national oil companies.
Company Industry: Energy and Engineering
Department / Functional Area: Document Management
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Mcdermott career website.
