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Associate Process Engineer"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions 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 and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
Job Description
Position: Associate Process Engineer
Company: KBR
Project: Majnoon
Location: Iraq. 28/28 Rotation
Job Purpose
The Junior Process Engineer will be responsible for developing the basic process engineering aspects and process design activities for projects at different stages, including Conceptual Studies, Front-End Design (FEED) and Detailed Engineering design for any oil and gas field projects, including upstream offshore/onshore, oil and gas treating and downstream processing, environmentally sustainable developments, either greenfield or brownfield. This role involves working as part of a team of engineers to ensure the successful execution of the projects ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
Job Responsibilities
- To develop process simulations under supervision of senior process engineers for selection / appraisal stage of projects. To prepare process flow schemes with heat and mass balances required for supporting equipment and instruments design.
- To support senior process engineers in the development of process basis of design and process philosophies.
- To perform detailed process engineering work and calculations under supervision of senior process engineers, and generate deliverables including process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams, equipment datasheets, process lists and summaries, etc. during all design phases.
- To develop knowledge and interpretation of international standards.
- To review any process design work carried out by third parties (Vendors) and other offices.
- To participate in safety reviews as HAZID, HAZOPs, SIL, etc. to develop knowledge related with facilities safety requirements.
- To actively and constantly improve their personal knowledge about deliverables, systems, calculations, applicable standards and guidelines to foster own technical growth.
- To understand the requirements of the office quality and safety systems and ensure these requirements are met.
- To collaborate with other disciplines and contribute meeting overall project delivery on time in an efficient and safe way.
Functional Responsibilities
- Maintain process engineering standards and best practices.
- Work with timely delivery of process engineering deliverables in accordance with project schedules.
- Support procurement activities by providing technical input for equipment selection and vendor evaluation.
Technical Skills
- Strong undergraduate engineering knowledge of physico-chemical behavior of pure/mixed hydrocarbons and unit operations in chemical engineering.
- Basic experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS).
- Basic knowledge of process safety management and hazard analysis techniques.
- Basic knowledge of process design principles.
- Basic knowledge of process control systems and instrumentation.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
- Adaptability to change project requirements and priorities.
Qualifications
- Mandatory: Bachelor degree or higher in engineering (Chemical, Process, or related field).
- GPA equal or higher than 3.
Work Environment
The role will be based in Iraq, requiring collaboration with local and international teams. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, necessitating flexibility and a proactive approach to challenges.
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