Senior Instrumentation & Control Lead — Flexible Schedule

KBR

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer to lead the technical and operational engineering of instrumentation and process control scopes, including DCS, telecoms, instrumentation, and analyzers for oil and gas projects. Based in Houston, this role focuses on delivering safe, efficient automation solutions.

You will guide architects and suppliers, develop specifications, supervise execution, and ensure documentation, safety reviews, and constructability.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
10+ years of industrial oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, or heavy industries experience.
5+ years of experience in technical control systems leadership.
Total minimum 10 years of experience.
Experience developing process control specifications and control system design.
Experience leading initiatives and managing suppliers.
Demonstrated experience requisitioning, evaluating bids, and reviewing/managing supplier data for instruments and process control systems, such as DCS, PLC, SIS, BMS.
Demonstrated experience in instrumentation.
Experience with electrical schematic drawings, logic diagrams, and panel schedules.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing project challenges.
Attention to detail and the ability to ensure project documentation is accurate and up to date.

Responsibilities

Assist the execution lead, with an eye for managing cost, scope, schedule, and internal reporting requirements for assigned tasks.
Use strong organizational savvy and relationship building skills to influence both internal and external resources.
Under the direction of the lead, this individual has the responsibility, accountability, and authority to manage the execution of assigned aspects of the engineering design in accordance with applicable specifications and standards to achieve project objectives.
Assembles clear, accurate scopes of work and construction packages including documentation.
Facilitates safety and constructability reviews.
Creates requisitions for engineered items and development of spare parts list.
Communicates technical and commercial issues to the lead as related to project objectives.
Successfully communicates with leadership, engineers, designers, document control, procurement, and all other departments.
Ensures all project documentation is completed.