Technical Professional -Furnace Mechanical

KBR Careers; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Technical Professional in Furnace Mechanical with 4–7 years of experience in mechanical design and detailing of fired heaters/reformers/crackers for refinery, petrochemical, and fertilizer sectors. The role covers design basis to detailed engineering and collaboration with procurement, fabrication, and site teams.

Candidates should be proficient with ASME/API codes and perform pressure calculations, along with bid evaluation and vendor document reviews to support project

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4–7 years of furnace mechanical design experience in EPC/Heater engineering environments.
• Experience with Fired Heaters, Ammonia/Hydrogen reformers, Cracking furnaces.

Responsibilities

• Interpret process, piping, equipment, and furnace layout information for mechanical design.
• Develop thermal and mechanical design requirements aligned with project specifications.
• Prepare Furnace BOQ/MTO estimates for proposals and projects.

Skills

Fired heater design

ASME/API codes

Pressure parts

Thermal design

Bid evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Technical Professional – Furnace Mechanical

Summary Section Furnace Mechanical Engineer with 4–7 years of relevant experience in the mechanical design and detailing of process fired heaters/Reformers/Cracker used in the Refinery, Petrochemical and Fertilizer industries. The candidate should have worked with a reputed EPC, Technology Licensor, Furnace/Heater Engineering Company and should have a good understanding of furnace mechanical design, pressure parts, coils, refractory systems, and associated equipment. The role will involve furnace engineering activities from design basis and equipment sizing through detailed engineering, in accordance with applicable codes, project specifications, and constructability requirements, as well as providing engineering support to procurement, fabrication, construction, and site installation activities.

Skill set & Responsibilities

Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles for Fired Heaters and Reformers. Good understanding of codes and standards applicable to furnace engineering, including API 560, API 530, API 535, ASME Section VIII Div. 1, ASME B31.3, ASME Section I, and other relevant international codes and standards. Ability to interpret process, piping, equipment, and furnace layout information and incorporate relevant requirements into the mechanical design. Develop thermal and mechanical design requirements in alignment with project‑specific requirements. Prepare Furnace BOQ/MTO estimates for proposals and projects. Perform Pressure Part Calculation for Heater/Ethylene/Reformer Tubes, Inlet System, Transfer Line by API/ASME B31.3/ASME SEC I/ ASME SecVIII DivI. Perform design of Heater Coil supports (Radiant tube support brackets, Convection intermediate tube supports & Coil inlet/Outlet Terminal support etc. Review of Refractory Design and Calculation Prepare technical requisitions for key furnace components such as Burners, Tubes, Spring Supports, Air Pre‑Heaters (APH), and other associated equipment, based on project/client requirements. Perform Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) of vendor offers and prepare technical bid summaries/recommendations. Review vendor drawings and technical documents for furnace auxiliary equipment such as Air Pre‑Heaters (APH), Burners, ID/FD Fans, Soot Blowers, Dampers, Shut‑off Blades, Expansion Bellows, and

Qualifications including Required Education, Experience & Skills

Bachelor/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Approximately 4-7 years of Furnace Mechancial design experience in an EPC company, Furnace/Heater Company or Engineering Consultancy. Hands‑on experience of Mechancial design of components of different types of Fired Heaters. Ammonia / Hydrogen Reformers, Cracking Furnaces. Experience in working on International/Global Projects and with multi‑location engineering teams will be an added advantage.

Company Culture

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! 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. 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.