Mechanical Engineer- Packages

KBR, Inc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer (Packaged Equipment) to lead specification of rotating machinery for process and utility packages, including boilers and HVAC systems. The role emphasizes vendor coordination, bid evaluations, and field startup support, with travel worldwide.

Ideal candidates bring 20+ years in rotating machinery, API standards knowledge, and offshore/ LNG project exposure, plus proficiency in MS Windows and MS Office.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 20+ years of progressive experience in rotating machinery specification and selection.
• Experience with API standards for rotating equipment (centrifugal pumps, compressors).
• Contractor experience preferred; familiarity with LNG/Offshore projects is a plus.
• MS Windows and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Specification of Process units and utility packaged units including boilers, refrigeration, HVAC.
• Familiarity with material handling systems desirable.
• Experience with LNG, ethylene, refining and offshore facilities preferred.
• Basic understanding of rotating machinery design.
• Perform technical bid evaluations.
• Review vendor drawings and coordinate with vendors and company engineers.
• Witness acceptance tests at vendor shops.
• Field commissioning and startup support when required.
• Willing to travel globally to support projects.

Skills

Rotating machinery knowledge

Technical bid evaluations

Vendor coordination

Oil & gas exposure

Education

BE / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

20+ years of experience in rotating machinery specification

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

Installation & commissioning experience

Job description

Title: Mechanical Engineer- Packages

Job Title: Engineer– Mechanical (Packaged Eqpt)

Division KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent will be responsible for the specification of Process units, Utility packaged units including Boilers, Refrigeration Packages, HVAC Systems, etc
• Familiarity with Material handling systems is desirable.
• Exposure to engineering of technology packages and FLNG/LNG and Offshore facilities is desirable.
• Basic understanding of rotating machinery design
• Perform technical bid evaluations.
• Vendor drawing review and engineering coordination of technical information with vendors and company engineering specialists.
• Witnessing of acceptance tests at vendor shops.
• Field commissioning and startup support when required.
• Willing to travel globally to support projects.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering field 20+ years of progressive experience, specifically in rotating machinery specification and selection and an overall experience of around 20+ years
• Working knowledge of current API standards for rotating equipment, particularly centrifugal pumps, centrifugal compressors, and auxiliary systems.
• Experience with chemical, petrochemical, refining, and oil and gas projects is preferred, especially LNG liquefaction, ethylene, refining and offshore facilities.
• Engineering contractor experience preferred
• Computer proficiency in MS Windows and related MS Office productivity software
• Additional experience with installation and commissioning is a plus

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