Title:
Senior Process Engineer - Consulting
Position Title: Senior Process Engineer – KBR Consulting International to be based in Al Khobar- Saudi Arabia
Background
KBR Consulting International draws on a heritage of over thirty-five years specialising in the Front-end Loading (FEL) phases of engineering projects from pre-feasibility, up to and including preliminary Front End Engineering Design (pre-FEED) phases. In addition, we undertake small FEEDs as well as providing specialist consultancy services through to later phases of projects. The front-end nature of our work means that we are often involved in developments in areas and technologies new to the engineering industry.
With clients ranging from large internationals to smaller independent companies. We are heavily involved globally in the transition from oil and gas to other sources of energy including hydrogen and ammonia, decarbonisation, production of biofuels and the move towards minimal manning of offshore production facilities. Our projects include strategy / master plan development (‘Decisioneering’ process), financial modelling, product & energy optimisation, maximising asset performance and petrochemical integration.
Over the years, KBR Consulting has provided support for some of the largest industry capital investments in modern times. Moreover, we have acted as lender’s advisor on well over 200 projects for a broad range of clients and financial institutions across many sectors including upstream and downstream oil and gas, speciality chemicals, mining, biofuels, pulp and paper, power, and general infrastructure.
The process engineering team is at the heart of the design of the project using their technical expertise and problem-solving skills to find optimum technical solutions, whilst working alongside other engineering disciplines to ensure a safe, robust, and economic design.
Opportunities within Process Engineering for Consulting International
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 cutting-edge solutions and services. At KBR, we respect and value the diversity of our people. We know that the cultures, ethnicities, religious backgrounds, and gender identities that make us who we are as individuals, also make us a better and more socially sustainable company.
In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, we empower our teams to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients.
We are growing our engineering team and are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with a desire to learn and grow their experience with us.
Working as part of KBR Consulting international will offer you an opportunity to part of a global, diverse, service orientated organisation.
You will work as a part of small project teams developing concept and early project definition in the Oil and Gas, Refining, Petrochemicals, Decarbonisation, Renewable Energy, and Energy Transition sectors.
As a Senior Process Engineer, you will:
- Provide technical guidance and expertise during the execution of Feasibility and Conceptual studies.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality project documents and in line with the required schedule.
- Interface with client technical staff to develop and present outcomes and to discuss technical issues. Travel to client sites or offices may be required.
- Guide, mentor, and supervise junior engineers.
- Lead, or be part of, project and study teams, according to the work scope.
- Support business development through technical input into proposals.
We provide challenging opportunities for our engineers on projects and help them develop technical and leadership skills.
Our aim is to support and invest in our team to help them gain a wide range of experience in the many different aspects of consultancy and process design so that they can have a varied and stimulating career.
Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive compensation programs focused on total rewards, we provide employees with everything they need for success, including on-the-job training and professional development for continued growth.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, or similar
- Minimum 7 years of process engineering experience gained in one or more of the industry sectors:
- Upstream Oil and Gas
- Oil Refining
- Petrochemicals
- Renewables
- Energy Transition
- Experience in Technical Safety or Environmental Engineering would be a distinct advantage.
- Experience may be Consultancy, Design office or Operating Company environments. Experience in a front-end Process Design environment is preferred.
- Saudi nationals / Iqama holders preferred. Bilingual proficiency (Arabic and English) would be an added advantage.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Membership of a professional institution (IChemE, AIChE or similar) and Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.
