Title:
Instrumentation Walkdown Coordinator
KBR’s Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group is looking for a Instrumentation Walkdown Coordinator to support the multi-billion-dollar Plaquemines project developing a Liquid Natural Gas export facility when fully developed will have an export capacity of up to 20 million metric tonnes per year. The facility’s location is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. This project is expected to be a multi-phase project spanning two years.
Aligning with KBR’s commitment to sustainability, the 630-acre site located on the Mississippi River provides deep-water access without the need for dredging, allowing for an expedited environmentally friendly development process.
This position will start at the Home Office in Houston, TX then mobilize to site in Port Sulphur, LA.
Learn more here: https://venturegloballng.com/project-plaquemines/
**Unique advantage for growth opportunities within the project and KBR**
This position is contingent upon having a current/valid TWIC card or having the ability to renew or obtain a TWIC card. The TWIC card must be kept current and maintained through employment.
The Instrumentation Walkdown Coordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful completion of the project by having a keen eye to detail, a strong understanding of instrumentation components, and the ability to coordinate and oversee walkdown teams effectively.
***Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident***
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, instrumentation specialists, and other stakeholders to plan and execute comprehensive walkdowns strategies for instrumentation
- Review project documentation and specifications to understand requirements for instruments installation, calibration, and commissioning
- Coordinate and schedule walkdown activities, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and adherence to project timelines
- Lead walkdowns teams to physically inspect and verify the installation, placement, and functionality of instrument devices
- Document and communicate any discrepancies, deviations, or issues identified during walkdowns, and ensure they are appropriately addressed and captured on punch list
- Compile accurate and thorough walkdown reports, including detailed descriptions of findings, photographs evidence, and recommended actions
- Support the resolution of discrepancies by coordinating with relevant teams and tracking progress through resolution.
- Monitor and track the completion of corrective actions resulting from walkdowns
Experience & Skills:
- Preferably within the energy or LNG sector:
- Proven ability in conducting and coordinating instrumentation walkdown activities
- Established competence as an Instrumentation Walkdown Coordinator for a large-scale construction project
- Detailed knowledge of instrumentation components, installation practices and calibration procedures
- Highly adept in reading and interpreting technical drawings, P&IDs’ and schematics
- Strong understanding of construction processes, codes, standards, and regulations
- Proficiency using construction management software such as Co-Console, Smart Completion, MCplus and Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to lead and coordinate teams effectively
Additional Qualifications:
- In lieu of formal education 18 + years of experience in conducting and coordinating instrumentation walkdown activities, preferably within the energy or LNG sector
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
- 10 + years of experience in conducting and coordinating instrumentation walkdown activities with average experience of 15 + years
Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability
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INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At 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.
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