Principal Mechanical Engineer - Furnaces

Company: KBR, Inc
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Principal Mechanical Engineer - FurnacesTitle: Principal Mechanical Engineer - FurnacesKBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) 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 capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.This is a senior staff engineer position. Incumbent will be responsible for the specification and application of fired equipment including heaters, flares, thermal oxidizers, burners and emissions reduction systems. Duties include requisitioning, bid evaluation and recommendation. Additional duties include specification, selection and services relating to mechanical equipment such as fans, turbines, lube oil systems and waste heat boilers.Job Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• Certification as a Licensed Professional Engineer, or willingness to obtain
• Experience with chemical, petrochemical, refining, and oil and gas projects is preferred, especially LNG liquefaction, ammonia, ethylene, refining and offshore facilities.
• Additional experience with installation and commissioning is a plus
• Engineering contractor experience is a plus
• Knowledgeable with analysis of fluid/thermal systems
• Ability to collect field data and perform heat and material balance
• Attend witness testing for burners, fans and fuel gas skids
• Familiarity with the application of fans for fired equipment
• Ability to provide technical guidance for designers and drafters.
• Working knowledge of current API standards for fired heaters, flares, thermal oxidizers, fans, lube oil console, DeNox systems.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally
• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and officers of other organizations and companiesKBR BenefitsKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.Inclusion and Diversity at KBRKBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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