Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to
Design, specify, evaluate, and troubleshoot a variety of static mechanical equipment, including:
Pressure vessels
Shell-and-tube heat exchangers
Air coolers and fired heaters
Atmospheric storage tanks
Packaged equipment and utility systems
Material handling and solids processing equipment
Develop equipment datasheets, specifications, technical requisitions, bid evaluations, and purchase recommendations.
Review and approve vendor drawings, calculations, fabrication documents, and technical submittals.
Provide technical support during fabrication, inspection, testing, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
Conduct site visits to operating facilities to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Interface directly with clients, operations teams, vendors, licensors, and project stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and support project objectives.
Perform fitness-for-service assessments, equipment evaluations, and reliability improvements where required.
Ensure designs comply with applicable industry codes, standards, and client requirements.
Support multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate activities with process, piping, structural, and project engineering personnel.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.
Lead mechanical engineering activities for smaller projects or manage a major segment of larger capital projects.
Support cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives throughout project execution.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
10-15 years of progressive mechanical engineering experience supporting industrial, petrochemical, refining, chemical, energy, or manufacturing facilities.
Demonstrated expertise in the design, analysis, specification, and troubleshooting of:
Pressure vessels
Heat exchangers
Other static process equipment
Experience supporting field operations, plant troubleshooting, and site-based engineering activities.
Ability to effectively interface with clients, vendors, fabricators, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong understanding of applicable industry codes and standards, including:
ASME Section VIII
API standards related to static equipment
Experience reviewing vendor documentation and supporting procurement and fabrication activities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel to project and operating sites as required.
Willingness and ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time, with occasional extended assignments based on project requirements.
Flexibility to work across global time zones and collaborate with international teams.
Experience in one or more of the below mentions is preferred.
Construction, commissioning, or industrial project site environments .
Fabrication, manufacturing, or shop operations.
Technology, engineering, or industrial services organizations.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Chartered Engineer certification.
Experience working for EPC organizations, owner/operators, equipment manufacturers, fabricators, or technology licensors.
Background supporting equipment fabrication, manufacturing, inspection, or shop operations.
Experience with brownfield projects, asset integrity programs, and reliability improvements.
Proven experience leading engineering teams or serving as a discipline lead.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Strong technical knowledge of static equipment design and mechanical integrity principles.
Ability to independently evaluate complex engineering issues and develop practical solutions.
Sound engineering judgment and problem-solving capabilities.
Effective project planning, organization, and coordination skills.
Ability to balance technical requirements, operational needs, safety considerations, and project objectives.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
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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