Job Title: Specialist Engineer - Asset/SPIR coordination (Offshore -WHTs, Subsea Cable & Piping , B/Fs)

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Specialist Engineer to manage Asset/SPIR coordination for offshore facilities, ensuring asset registers, SPIR documentation, and master data are complete and compliant. The role acts as the focal point among Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and Supply Chain to ensure seamless transfer of asset information at project handover.

Responsibilities include coordinating engineering deliverables, reviewing vendor docs for data completeness, supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in asset data governance and lifecycle information management.
• Proven ability to coordinate SPIR documentation and spare-parts data.
• Ability to interface across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate asset registers for offshore projects with proper tagging and documentation.
• Review and validate SPIR submissions; ensure interchangeability and stocking levels align with maintenance needs.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables related to asset management and lifecycle data during project execution.
• Provide asset and SPIR coordination support for Wellhead Towers, offshore piping, subsea cables, boat landings, foundations and structural systems.
• Coordinate project handover documentation to operations; support commissioning with asset information; ensure turnover dossiers are complete.
• Interface with all stakeholders (Eng, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain) and support client audits and progress reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and client asset management standards; assist in resolving discrepancies.

Skills

Asset coordination

SPIR management

Master data management

Offshore coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Specialist Engineer - Asset/SPIR coordination (Offshore -WHTs, Subsea Cable & Piping , B/Fs)

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions 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 and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Purpose

The Specialist Engineer - Asset/SPIR Coordination is responsible for managing and coordinating Asset Register development, SPIR (Spare Parts Interchangeability Record) documentation, equipment master data, and project handover deliverables for offshore facilities. The role ensures that all asset information, spare parts data, maintenance requirements, and equipment records associated with Wellhead Towers (WHTs), subsea cable systems, offshore piping systems, boat landings, foundation brackets, and associated infrastructure are complete, accurate, and compliant with company and client requirements. The position acts as the focal point between Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless transfer of asset information from project execution into operational systems.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Data Management

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate asset registers for offshore projects. Ensure accurate asset hierarchy and equipment tagging structures are established. Verify completeness of equipment records and associated technical documentation. Coordinate asset master data creation and validation within client systems. Support digital asset management and lifecycle information requirements.

SPIR Coordination

• Review and validate Vendor SPIR submissions. Ensure spare parts recommendations are aligned with operational and maintenance requirements. Coordinate with vendors, procurement teams, and maintenance departments regarding spare parts requirements. Evaluate criticality and stocking levels of recommended spares. Verify interchangeability and standardization of spare parts across offshore facilities. Ensure compliance with client SPIR procedures and contractual requirements.

Engineering & Project Support

• Coordinate engineering deliverables associated with asset management and lifecycle data. Review vendor documentation to ensure asset information completeness. Participate in design reviews to ensure maintainability and operability requirements are incorporated. Support technical clarification and resolution of asset data issues during project execution. Coordinate with package engineers and discipline engineers to capture equipment data accurately.

Offshore Facilities Coordination

• Provide asset and SPIR coordination support for: Wellhead Towers (WHTs) Offshore piping systems Subsea cable systems Boat Landings Foundation Brackets (B/Fs) Structural steel assemblies Utility systems Mechanical packages Electrical equipment Instrumentation and control systems

Project Handover & Commissioning Support

• Coordinate project handover documentation to operations teams. Support commissioning and start-up teams with asset information requirements. Verify completeness of turnover dossiers and operation manuals. Involve asset records properly migrated into CMMS or ERP systems. Participate in project close-out activities and final asset verification.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams. Liaise with vendors to obtain required asset and spare parts information. Support client audits and asset data reviews. Participate in technical meetings and project progress reviews.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and client asset management standards. Verify documentation quality and completeness. Support document control activities related to asset data and SPIR records. Assist in resolving NCRs and asset information discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications in Asset Management or Maintenance Management are advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 15-18 years of experience in offshore oil and gas, EPC/EPCI, fabrication, or asset management projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Asset Coordination, SPIR Management, Master Data Management, or Project Handover.
• Demonstrated experience supporting offshore facilities including: Wellhead Towers (WHTs) Subsea cable systems Offshore piping systems Boat landings Foundation brackets and structural systems.
• Experience with brownfield and greenfield offshore projects preferred.
• Middle East offshore project experience is advantageous.

KBR – About Us

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Company Culture

• Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.
• At KBR, We Deliver.