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KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

Mechanical Engineer - Static Equipment

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A graduation in Mechanical or allied Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of demonstrated experience; average experience ranges from 16 to 20 years.
  • Hands-on experience with FEED and EPC/EPCM activities, including preparing material requisitions and technical specifications; designing using ASME, API and other international codes and standards; preparing mechanical data sheets; reviewing supplier offers and vendor documents; performing technical bid evaluations; and interfacing with other disciplines.
  • Ability to lead a team of engineers and designers, communicate and work effectively with other KBR centers and clients, and work as a requisition engineer when project demands require it.
  • Ability to estimate project hours, allocate hours to assigned resources based on tasks, and ensure completion within budgeted hours.
  • Experience selecting materials according to process requirements and complying with national and international codes and standards.
  • Expertise in pressure-vessel design software such as DISASU, PVElite, and/or COMPRESS.
  • Expertise in storage-tank design software such as AMETANK.
  • Knowledge of NACE compliance and lethal-service requirements.
  • Working knowledge of wind and seismic analysis using national and international codes, standards, and case studies.
  • Working knowledge of re-rating process equipment and repairing and re-qualifying fabricated equipment.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced engineering techniques independently under general supervision, make decisions on engineering problems and methods, and represent the organization in conferences to resolve important questions or negotiate with engineers and officials of other organizations.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in process equipment, including pressure vessels, spheres, storage tanks, process columns, column internals, reactors, scrubbers, unfired heat-transfer equipment, electric heaters, silos, bins, mounded vessels, and pig launchers and receivers.
  • Provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers, and provide scientific interpretations and advice to associates and others.
  • Be responsible for a measurable asset, such as assigned staff and budget.
  • Travel globally and undertake short-term assignments at other KBR offices, client offices, or project sites as needed to support projects.
  • Meet project schedules effectively and suggest methods for improving project handling.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of experience in EPC is preferred.
  • Experience in the fabrication industry is a plus.
  • Experience in PMC projects is a plus.
  • Experience in the mechanical design of heat exchangers is a plus.
  • Experience working with process equipment in a shop or field is a plus.
  • Participation in equipment inspection at a shop or field is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of finite element analysis using software such as ANSYS and Nozzle Pro is a plus.
  • Exposure to European codes for process and storage equipment is a plus.
  • Knowledge of nondestructive testing requirements, code stamping, and welding procedure specifications and procedure qualification records is preferred.

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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