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KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

Lead Construction Brownfield Site Engineer - Offshore Water Injection Project

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must have 18–22 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including 5–7 years in the offshore sector.
  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Marine, or a related Engineering discipline is required.
  • Professional Engineering registration or equivalent certification is preferred.
  • Offshore construction and project management certifications are advantageous.
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
  • BOSIET or FOET certification is preferred.
  • H2S Awareness Certification is preferred.
  • Offshore Supervisory Safety Training is preferred.
  • Rigging and Lifting Awareness Training is preferred.
  • Permit-to-Work Authorisation is preferred, as applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate all brownfield construction activities offshore throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage construction execution for modifications to existing facilities related to water injection systems and associated infrastructure.
  • Ensure safe execution of brownfield works within operational offshore environments.
  • Oversee installation, replacement, and modification of process piping systems; water injection pumps and skids; valves and pressure equipment; structural steel modifications; electrical equipment; instrumentation and control systems; and mechanical equipment and packages.
  • Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved work packs, procedures, drawings, and specifications.
  • Act as the primary interface between Construction, Operations, Commissioning, Engineering, and Contractor teams.
  • Coordinate daily execution activities to ensure work fronts are available and safely accessible.
  • Facilitate communication between offshore operations personnel and project execution teams.
  • Support shutdowns, tie-ins, and SIMOPS activities to minimize production impact.
  • Monitor contractor performance and construction productivity.
  • Review construction schedules and ensure alignment with project milestones.
  • Participate in construction work pack reviews and constructability assessments.
  • Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and logistics required for offshore execution.
  • Monitor progress against schedules and identify recovery measures for delays.
  • Ensure effective coordination of offshore campaigns and shutdown activities.
  • Support planning and implementation of critical-path construction activities.
  • Lead site execution of brownfield modifications, including facility upgrades, equipment replacements, pipework modifications, live plant tie-ins, utility system modifications, and structural upgrades.
  • Ensure tie-in activities are executed safely and in accordance with approved shutdown plans.
  • Review isolation plans and construction method statements.
  • Coordinate with Operations to ensure facility integrity and continuity of production.
  • Champion a strong safety culture and ensure strict compliance with project HSE requirements.
  • Ensure all construction activities comply with Permit-to-Work systems, SIMOPS procedures, energy isolation procedures, working-at-height requirements, lifting and rigging standards, confined-space entry requirements, and offshore safety regulations.
  • Conduct regular toolbox talks, safety walkdowns, and site inspections.
  • Participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Ensure workforce compliance with Life-Saving Rules and project HSE standards.
  • Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
  • Participate in inspections, walkdowns, and punch-list management.
  • Verify completion of construction documentation and quality records.
  • Ensure non-conformances are properly reported and resolved.
  • Support Mechanical Completion and System Handover processes.
  • Supervise EPC contractors, subcontractors, and offshore construction teams.
  • Review contractor construction methodologies, execution plans, and work procedures.
  • Monitor contractor performance against HSE, quality, productivity, and schedule objectives.
  • Ensure contractor compliance with company standards and contractual obligations.
  • Participate in contractor meetings and performance reviews.
  • Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
  • Ensure construction punch items are closed in line with project priorities.
  • Participate in system walkdowns and turnover activities.
  • Coordinate correction of deficiencies identified during commissioning.
  • Support operational readiness and final handover to Operations.
  • Liaise with Operations Teams, Maintenance Teams, Project Management, Engineering Disciplines, Commissioning Teams, HSE Teams, and Contractors and Vendors.
  • Provide accurate project updates and construction status reports.
  • Escalate critical issues requiring management intervention.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.
  • Track offshore construction KPIs and productivity metrics.
  • Report construction risks, constraints, and mitigation plans.
  • Maintain construction records, site instructions, work permits, and project documentation.
  • Support project close-out and lessons learned activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional Engineering registration or equivalent certification.
  • Offshore construction and project management certifications.
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification.
  • BOSIET or FOET certification.
  • H2S Awareness Certification.
  • Offshore Supervisory Safety Training.
  • Rigging and Lifting Awareness Training.
  • Permit-to-Work Authorisation, as applicable.

About the Company

KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

KBR provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to government and commercial clients in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and energy. It has two segments: Government Solutions for defense, space, and mission support for agencies like DoD and NASA; Sustainable Technology Solutions offering technologies, equipment, and catalysts for ammonia, olefins, and other chemicals to improve sustainability. It earns revenue from long-term contracts, often cost-reimbursable or fixed-price, delivering integrated services and technologies on large projects. Its focus on government contracting combined with in-house technology and equipment enables end-to-end solutions for mission-critical and energy programs, with a goal of reliable, cost-effective engineering and sustainable industrial processes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1919

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