• Mechanical Packaging Engineer - Offshore

    KBR (Houston, TX)


    Title:

    Mechanical Packaging Engineer – Offshore

     

    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.

     

    Incumbent will be responsible for the specification and application of rotating machinery for onshore and offshore projects including compressors, turbines, pumps. Additional duties will include specification, selection and services relating to mechanical equipment such utility equipment, packaged units, material handling and bulk solids processing systems.

     

    + Knowledgeable with analysis of fluid/thermal systems

    + Basic understanding of machine design

    + Familiarity with rotodynamic principals and analysis desirable.

    + Perform technical bid evaluations.

    + Vendor drawing review and engineering coordination of technical information with vendors and company engineering specialists.

    + Witnessing of acceptance tests at vendor shops.

    + Field commissioning and startup support when required.

    + Manage mechanical and systems technical scope for supply of new packaged rotating equipment for onshore and offshore projects including gas turbine-generators, gas turbine-compressors, electric motor-driven compressor trains, and extended plant scope (coolers, scrubbers, anti-surge valves, etc.).

    + Support Project Engineer to address technical concerns with internal and external clients.

    + Ensure that the highest engineering standards are maintained within the mechanical engineering department during the design and manufacture of these products.

    Experience Required:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering field

    + 7-10 years of progressive experience, specifically in rotating machinery specification and selection.

    + Working knowledge of current API standards for rotating equipment, particularly centrifugal pumps, centrifugal compressors, and auxiliary systems.

    + Experience with chemical, petrochemical, refining, and oil and gas projects is preferred, especially LNG liquefaction, ammonia, ethylene, refining and offshore facilities.

    + Engineering contractor experience preferred

    + Computer proficiency in MS Windows and related MS Office productivity software

    + Additional experience with installation and commissioning is a plus

    + Working knowledge of API standards for steam and gas turbines is a plus

    + Certification as a Licensed Professional Engineer, or willingness to obtain

     

    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.

     

    Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits (https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/kbr-benefits)

     

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    A t 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.

     

    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.