Lead Pipelines Engineer

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KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government defense and industrial base. Drawing from its rich 100year history and culture of innovation and mission focus KBR creates sustainable value by combining engineering technical and scientific expertise with its full life cycle capabilities to help our clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.

KBR employs approximately 29000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures) with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries across two synergistic global businesses.

KBR is looking for a Lead Pipelines Engineer to work in our Leatherhead office.

Key Responsibilities:

Pipeline Design:
Design of pipeline systems including determining route optimization alignment and wall thickness. Ensure all designs meet current industry standards and safety regulations while optimizing functionality and efficiency.

Installation Strategy Development:
Plan and develop strategies for pipeline installation. Consider environmental factors such as land usage topography and installation methodologies. Work closely with other teams and contractors to implement practical safe and efficient installation procedures.

Project Leadership:
Manage pipeline projects setting project objectives timelines and resources. Monitor progress to ensure that deliverables meet set targets including deadlines budget constraints and quality expectations.

Technical Expertise:
Provide technical support and leadership throughout the project lifecycle collaborating with other engineers (geotechnical structural and onshore operations teams) to address design challenges and ensure optimal execution of pipeline systems.

Risk Mitigation:
Identify potential risks associated with pipeline projects including environmental or operational hazards. Perform risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the safe execution of pipeline activities and compliance with environmental standards.

Quality Assurance:
Define and implement quality control measures for pipeline projects. Oversee regular audits and inspections to ensure all deliverables adhere to project specifications industry standards and safety regulations.

Vendor and Contractor Relations:
Work closely with equipment suppliers contractors and subcontractors ensuring that selected vendors meet project standards. Oversee contract management and vendor performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Reporting and Documentation:
Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for both internal stakeholders and external clients highlighting project progress technical challenges and proposed solutions. Ensure all documentation is accurate up to date and effectively communicated.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
Stay informed of new developments in pipeline engineering including emerging technologies and changes in regulations. Proactively recommend and implement innovative solutions to improve project outcomes and operational efficiencies.

Team and Business Development:
Committed to professional development of the wider Piping team. They are willing to provide onjob Pipeline Engineering training and development of others. Prepare input to any inhouse training exercises or material or programs. Assist with resourcing and recruitment of Pipeline Engineers. Directly contribute to new project concepts and proposals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Civil or a related Engineering field.
• Extensive experience in pipeline design installation and maintenance.
• Deep knowledge of industry codes and standards (API DNV ASME EN) relevant to pipeline systems.
• Extensive knowledge of Pipeline mapping using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Proficiency with design software and tools such as AutoCAD and pipeline analysis tools like CAESAR II.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline installation techniques including pipelaying and equipment deployment.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage large and smallscale engineering projects.
• Exceptional problemsolving and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams contractors and stakeholders.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards and environmental stewardship throughout pipeline operations.
• Adhere to KBR WAY engineering standards and procedures as appropriate and provide input to their ongoing development and enhancement.
• Committed to multicenter project execution and working collaboratively with other KBR offices.

KBR Company Information

When you become part of the KBR team your opportunities are endless. Through collaboration with our customers were defining tomorrows challenges then providing the solutions and services to overcome those challenges always maintaining our commitment to total safety and reliability.

At KBR we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services proprietary technologies and expertise our employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development our people are empowered to use all their potential creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cuttingedge solutions and services.

As the needs of the world change were ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic sustainable and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

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