KBR, Inc

Package Engineer - Chemicals, Biofuels & Discrete Manufacturing

KBR, Inc$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
  • 10+ years in EPC or chemical/biofuels industries
  • Broad experience with chemical and biofuels technologies
  • Experience with large packaged equipment systems
  • Strong knowledge of interdisciplinary design coordination
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead early project planning and coordination efforts
  • Develop mechanical specification packages per client and industry standards
  • Manage the procurement life cycle collaboratively across disciplines
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary design to ensure seamless construction
  • Oversee creation of complex multi-discipline construction documentation
  • Build and maintain positive professional relationships with clients and contractors
  • Monitor project scope and schedule, alerting of any deviations

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedule
  • Opportunities for professional training and development
Full Job Description
Title:
Package Engineer - Chemicals, Biofuels & Discrete Manufacturing

KBR is looking for a Package Engineer - Chemicals, Biofuels & Discrete Manufacturing to lead large international chemical/biofuels projects as Package Engineering Leader.
  • A licensed Professional Engineer with proven track record of highly complex mechanical design efforts from conceptual design through construction support for world class Chemical and Biofuel clients. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of a team leading new technology deployment on a wide range of sustainability initiatives for our key clients. In-depth knowledge of mechanical equipment normally found in the chemical industries and biofuels industries along with industry codes is critical to provide leadership on these challenging projects.

The selected candidate will be expected to function primarily as a Lead Package Engineer.

These roles are expected to function in a hybrid work environment and must have the ability to travel to client sites to attend walk-downs, kick-off meetings and design reviews.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Early project planning and coordination to develop project engineering execution plans for large complex process and manufacturing packages.
  • Develop and manage the preparation, review and checking of mechanical specification packages in accordance with Client requirements and industry best practices.
  • Manage and successfully influence the entire procurement life cycle while working closely with all disciplines.
  • Ability to effectively manage the interdiscipline design coordination effort to ensure a seamless design unfolds during construction and commissioning.
  • Managing development of complex multi-discipline Construction packages including diagrams, drawings, equipment schedules, details, and Scopes of Work.
  • Maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors in a professional manner.
  • Track Project Scope and Schedule and notify project manager of deviation from original design, budget, or schedule.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
  • Preferred Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
  • 10+ years (minimum) of experience in the EPC industry or chemical / biofuels operating companies. Will consider experience with chemical site team or project engineering backgrounds in related industries. Operations / Maintenance and Reliability experience is a plus.
  • Professional Engineering License (P.E.) is preferred.
  • Proven experience with any of the following core areas:
    • Broad experience with any chemical's technologies and / or biofuels experience.
    • Large complex packaged equipment systems such as thermal oxidizers, cooling towers, process units, plastics handling packages, extruders, material handling packages for biomass, waste materials, dust collections systems etc.
  • Working knowledge of other engineering disciplines while providing proactive leadership on all interdiscipline design coordination efforts.
  • Ability to travel as needed to survey client sites.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with supervisory experience.

Decarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ

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