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Senior Instrument Designer - EXPAT

KBR is providing Project Management Services encompassing Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning phase execution supporting KBR’s client Sonangol’s multi-billion-dollar grass roots Lobito Refinery Project in Angola Africa.

KBR is looking for a Senior Instrument Designer to assist in leading a site engineering support team on the Sonangol project. This position will facilitate project design and drafting management in accordance with industry and company standards to ensure corporate requirements are followed. The Senior Instrument Designer will assist in the review of construction activity work schedules to assure efficiency in the execution of tasks & in coordinating the distribution of construction work packages as necessary.

This position will mobilize China

Responsibilities:

• Provide direction on critical activities requiring knowledge and expertise concerning instrumentation

• Resolve drawing development issues and implementing revisions to record copy construction documentation

• Develop construction scopes of work for use in defining work activities for construction contractors

• Assist construction contractors with Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of instrumentation and telecommunication systems as necessary

• Provide design and drafting services for time / budget critical construction work packages

• Communicate with vendors for material quotes and availability of materials

• Create MTO lists by performing material take-offs to ensure the timely availability of items

• Generate material requisitions for submittal to project managers for approvals

• Maintain record of documents and correspondence pertaining to technical design issues throughout the development of projects

• Provide a high level of expertise in relevant areas of design and drafting and ensure access to specialty resources and technology

• Coordinate with project managers, purchasing agents, inspectors, engineering contractors, and construction contractors relating to design drawing content, materials and construction issues

• Work with with project managers and engineering on design and project logistical issues to assure effective, linear progress of the project

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field

• 4 + years of directly related experience, with average experience ranging from 6-10 years

• Proven ability with experience in a drafting environment developing electrical/instrument plans, sections and details, schematic/wiring diagrams and loop drawings

• Site field experience working in refining and petrochemical facilities

• Working knowledge of applicable NEC codes and industry standards

• Proficient with latest versions of AutoCAD & the latest version of Microsoft Office software

• Working knowledge of SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) version 2018 & of Navis 3D viewer software

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with multi-disciplined construction team, and managers

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once & meet deadlines and mange priorities and solve problems

Certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer is preferred

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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. We Deliver – Together.

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KBR 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.