Sr. Technical Professional - Instrumentation/Controls

KBR; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking a Sr. Technical Professional in Instrumentation/Controls to lead design, specification and services for control systems including basic process controls, safety systems and field instrumentation.

You will guide designers and engineers and drive coordination on projects with a focus on optimizing performance. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree and has 6–10 years of related experience, with Chartered Engineer status preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years related experience; typical 6-10 years.
• Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, specification and services for control systems and instrumentation.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and junior engineers.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work on projects requiring independent evaluation and adaptation of engineering techniques.
• Lead a functional area on small projects and coach lower level professionals.

Skills

Instrumentation/Controls

Control systems design

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Sr. Technical Professional - Instrumentation/ControlsResponsible for design, specification and services related to control systems including basic process control systems, safety systems, control panels, analyzer systems, telecommunications, field instrumentation, and valves etc. May also be responsible for advanced controls optimization. Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Plans, schedules, and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers. Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations. Skills are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in Engineering and a minimum of 4 years related experience, with average experience ranging from 6-10 years. Requires sufficient professional experience to assure competence as a fully trained professional. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents. Also may be responsible for leadership of a functional area on a small project or a segment of a larger project. As the lead, plans, budgets, organizes, coordinates and controls the project and is responsible for employee performance appraisals and for coaching and developing lower level professionals. Certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer is preferred.