Construction & Commissioning Engineer

kbr; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Construction & Commissioning Engineer for a Yanbu-based assignment in the Western Region. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years’ experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, with mandatory Saudi Aramco project exposure.

The role focuses on construction supervision, pre-commissioning, commissioning and successful handover. Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, leading pre-commissioning and start-up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, instrumentation, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Industrial projects.
• Saudi Aramco project experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and system handover activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate construction activities in line with project specs, Saudi Aramco standards, quality requirements and HSE regulations.
• Monitor site progress, resolve technical issues and ensure timely project execution.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Vendors and Construction teams to achieve project objectives.
• Manage Mechanical Completion, Punch List closure, System Turnover and handover documentation.
• Execute pre-commissioning activities including flushing, pressure testing, loop checking and functional testing.
• Lead commissioning and start-up activities for process, utility and support systems.
• Support troubleshooting, performance testing and final handover to Operations.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test records and project close-out documentation.
• Experience in Saudi Aramco Brownfield and Greenfield projects, Utilities, Tank Farms, Pipelines and Industrial Facilities is preferred.

Skills

Aramco experience

Construction supervision

Pre-commissioning

Commissioning

HSE compliance

Coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Piping

Job description

Construction & Commissioning Engineer

Construction & Commissioning Engineers with refinery and petrochemical startup/commissioning experience. Preference should be given to candidates from the Western Region, as the work location will be Yanbu.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Industrial projects.
• Mandatory: Saudi Aramco project experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and system handover activities.
• Supervise and coordinate construction activities in compliance with project specifications, Saudi Aramco standards, quality requirements, and HSE regulations.
• Monitor site progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure timely project execution.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Vendors, and Construction teams to achieve project objectives.
• Manage Mechanical Completion, Punch List closure, System Turnover, and handover documentation.
• Execute pre-commissioning activities including flushing, pressure testing, loop checking, and functional testing.
• Lead commissioning and start-up activities for process, utility, and support systems.
• Support troubleshooting, performance testing, and final handover to Operations.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test records, and project close-out documentation.
• Experience in Saudi Aramco Brownfield and Greenfield projects, Utilities, Tank Farms, Pipelines, and Industrial Facilities is preferred.
• Familiarity with Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, and Instrumentation systems.