Senior Control Systems Lead - Oil & Gas Projects

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Control Systems Engineering Lead in Houston to drive complex projects from development through execution, ensuring cost, scope and schedule adherence. You will lead engineering design, manage risk, and coordinate with engineering, procurement and project controls to deliver safe, compliant systems.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in oil & gas or heavy industries, strong process control knowledge, and proven leadership. PE/P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 10+ years of industrial oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, or heavy industries experience.
• 5+ years of experience in technical control systems leadership.
• Experience developing process control specifications and control system design.
• Experience leading initiatives and managing suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience in process control systems and network architectures: DCS, PLC, SIS, BMS.
• Demonstrated experience in instrumentation.
• Experience with electrical schematic drawings, logic diagrams, and panel schedules.
• Knowledge of telecoms, cyber security, and process analyzer engineering.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects through development to execution with cost, scope, and schedule oversight.
• Influence internal and external resources through relationship building.
• Manage execution of engineering design to meet objectives.
• Ensure projects meet cost, schedule, and scope targets.
• Forecast and report on cost budgeting and schedules.
• Provide clear scopes of work and construction packages.
• Analyze and manage project risks.
• Facilitate safety and constructability reviews.
• Create requisitions and spare parts lists.
• Report on cost and schedule attainment.
• Communicate with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure all project documentation is completed.

Skills

Technical leadership

Process control

Instrumentation

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE or P.Eng.

Tools

DCS

PLC

SIS

BMS

Job description

KBR is seeking a Control Systems Engineering Lead in Houston to drive complex projects from development through execution, ensuring cost, scope and schedule adherence. You will lead engineering design, manage risk, and coordinate with engineering, procurement and project controls to deliver safe, compliant systems.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in oil & gas or heavy industries, strong process control knowledge, and proven leadership. PE/P.Eng.