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Process Engineer

KBR, Inc.

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Houston, TX
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Title:

Process Engineer

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a Process Engineer to be the Project Management Company (PMC) representative to help support major refining projects. This role will serve as the process focal point for the client as an Owner’s Engineer overseeing the deliverables produced by a 3rd party EPC contractor.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform all conventional aspects of process engineering
  • Work as part of a team and show leadership capabilities managing areas or systems within projects
  • Develop heat and material balances using process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) development
  • Generate fluid hydraulic calculations for line sizing and formulation of process data for in-line instruments and loads for rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, and turbines
  • Produce process design simulations, Design Basis’, PFDs, Utility Load Lists, Equipment List, equipment sizing, and leading or conducting process studies
  • Cross office coordination with high value engineering centers

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field
  • 7 + years of directly related experience
  • Proficiency with typical process engineering calculations such as hydraulics, relief valves, design pressures and temperatures, vessel, and tower sizing, etc
  • Greenfield and brownfield FEED or EPC project experience
  • Experience on projects in some of the following sectors - Olefins, Refining, Specialty Chemicals, and Polymers
  • Field experience
  • EIT or PE preferred
  • P&ID development

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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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR​

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together. ​

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.