Mechanical-Chemical Biofuels Engineer
Mechanical-Chemical Biofuels Engineer
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MechanicalChemical Biofuels EngineerKBR Delivering Solutions Changing the World.
KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do we are guided by ourONE KBR Values:
We Value Our People We create diverse inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe respected and valued and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
We Deliver We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative highquality technologyled solutions for our customers and exceptional sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Are People of Integrity We value honesty trust courage fairness prudence and tenacity. We believe doing whats right for the planet the communities where we work and our people is good for business.
We Empower We empower our people with a shared purpose the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decisionmakers to be adaptive to change and to succeed.
We Are a Team of Teams We have a will to succeed but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better stronger more effective company.
The preferred candidate will be able to function in multiple technical roles with the specific roles to be dependent upon the candidates background and skills as explained below.
A licensed Professional Engineer with proven track record of managing multiple 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. Indepth 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.
In addition to the work group lead role described above be able to bring to the table an area of focused technical leadership; the specific areas are open and somewhat flexible with the current areas of interest noted below:
Broad experience with any sustainability technologies and / or biofuels experience.
Heat transfer technology and equipment such as boilers heat exchangers char boilers gasification mechanical vapor recompression systems etc.
Large complex packaged equipment systems such as thermal oxidizers cooling towers process units etc.
The selected candidate will be expected to function in this dual role depending upon the project mix and technical demands of our Clients. Candidate must be flexibility to accommodate a varying blend of each role depending upon the specific needs of the Projects.
These roles are expected to function in a hybrid work environment and must have the ability to travel to client sites to attend walkdowns kickoff meetings and design reviews.
*Fully remote work will be considered for the right candidate*
RESPONSIBILITES MECHANICAL WORK GROUP LEAD ROLE
Early project planning and coordination while handling two to three small to midcap sized projects with ability to quickly provide engineering work hour estimates and risk memos.
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.
Managing development of complex multidiscipline 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.
RESPONSIBILITES TECHNICAL SPECIALIST ROLE
Actively engage key clients while extending our already successful collaborative relationships in the candidates area of specialty.
Act as subject matter expert for KBR local office and participate in KBRs worldwide network of SMEs.
Train and mentor earlytomid career engineers in the candidates area of expertise.
Provide consultation services to inhouse projects on asneeded basis and provide external consulting services when requested.
REQUIREMENTS
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 mandatory.
Proven experience with any of the following core areas:
Broad experience with any chemicals technologies and / or biofuels experience.
Heat transfer technology and equipment such as boilers heat exchangers char boilers gasification mechanical vapor recompression systems etc.
Large complex packaged equipment systems such as thermal oxidizers cooling towers process units 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Travel to client sites will comply with all KBR and Client Safety Rules Processes and Procedures
Work at client sites may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fireant clothing hearing and eye protection hard hat and steeltoed boots
Work at client sites may require moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas ascending/descending stairs walking the client property
This may include climbing ladders lifting to up to 35 lbs etc
BENEFITS
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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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At KBR we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
