Principal Specialist, Commissioning

Title Principal Specialist Commissioning To provide advisory support to our clients during the pre-commissioning commissioning and startup of KBR licensed units for Refining processes e g FCC ROSE K-SAAT etc and ensure safe efficient and effective unit startups This position demands frequent travel and extended presence at client sites worldwide along with supporting KBR s Engineering teams during BED Post BED and FEED project phases with your commissioning and startup expertise As a primary interface with clients this role requires strong technical operational and excellent communication skills to lead and support commissioning efforts effectively Roles responsibilities and key requirements for this position are as below Roles Responsibilities - Home Office Comply with all KBR home office safety and security requirements Develop Refining plant operating philosophy manuals in line with engineering designs Compile Refining plant analytical manuals Provide commissioning operations and maintenance related inputs during design engineering and PHAs Develop plant training material based upon engineering designs Conduct training sessions for plant owner s engineering operations and maintenance teams both in-class and on-site Provide commissioning operations and maintenance advice to the KBR Engineering Team as needed Roles Responsibilities - Job Site Adhere to all KBR and client HSSE standards and requirements Execute tasks assigned by the Lead Commissioning Advisor Participate in P ID plant walk down activities independently or as part of a team and prepare punch lists Participate in the internal inspection of vessels Support monitor and record plant pre-commissioning activities Support monitor and record catalyst and desiccant loading activities Monitor and record catalyst reduction activities Monitor plant operations and provide guidance to the plant owner s operations team as necessary Troubleshoot and resolve plant operational difficulties Work in shifts as directed by the Lead Commissioning Advisor and support client s operations teams during startup of the units Prepare comprehensive commissioning and startup closeout reports Document lessons learned and provide feedback to the Engineering team Maintains effective communication with project team members sales team and technology leadership Perform other duties as assigned Education Required Bachelor s degree in chemical engineering 20 years of total experience with around 15 years of operations commissioning startup experience of a world scale FCC PRU Treating units or other Refining technologies Experience with KBR technology is preferred Strong verbal written English communication skills are a must Willingness to spend extended periods of time at client plant sites worldwide Prior experience of writing plant operating manuals Prior experience of preparing and presenting training materials to multi-disciplined groups Hands-on experience of Distributed Control Systems DCS Proficient with use of Microsoft Office Word Excel Power point Interfaces KBR Engineering Team The Plant Owner s Engineering Operations and Maintenance teams The Engineering Procurement Construction EPC Contractor s Engineering Construction and Commissioning Teams Field service personnel representing the Original Equipment Manufacturers Personnel representing the Construction and Commissioning Sub-Contractors present at the job site