Lead Engineer, Process Control Systems — Oil & Gas

Technical Staffing Resources

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

KBR is seeking a Lead Engineer (CSE) to provide technical and operational leadership for the process control system scope, including DCS, telecoms, instrumentation, and process analyzer for large oil and gas projects. The role requires directing engineering design and interfacing with multiple disciplines to meet objectives.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in industrial settings, 5+ years in control-systems leadership, and a PE/P.Eng. license is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in industrial oil & gas, refining or petrochemicals.
  • 5+ years in technical control systems leadership.
  • PE or P.Eng. strongly preferred.
  • Experience developing process control specifications.
  • Experience leading suppliers and projects.

Responsibilities

  • Drive projects from development to execution with cost/schedule control.
  • Influence internal and external resources through relationship building.
  • Manage engineering design execution per specs and standards.
  • Ensure project objectives on cost, schedule and scope.
  • Prepare cost budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
  • Create work scopes and construction packages with docs.
  • Identify and manage project risks and safety reviews.
  • Develop spare parts lists and requisitions.
  • Report on cost and schedule attainment.
  • Resolve technical and commercial issues with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with leadership, engineers, designers, and procurement.
  • Ensure all project documentation is complete.

Skills

Oil & gas industry experience
Technical leadership
DCS and control systems
PLC/SIS/BMS knowledge
Instrumentation & process analyzer
Project cost/schedule control
Risk management
Vendor/supplier management
Electrical schematic familiarity
Strong communication

Education

PE or P.Eng. license

Tools

DCS architecture tools
PLC programming
Process instrumentation tools

Job description

KBR is seeking a Lead Engineer (CSE) to provide technical and operational leadership for the process control system scope, including DCS, telecoms, instrumentation, and process analyzer for large oil and gas projects. The role requires directing engineering design and interfacing with multiple disciplines to meet objectives.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in industrial settings, 5+ years in control-systems leadership, and a PE/P.Eng. license is strongly preferred.

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