JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Principal Process Engineer
KBR is a global provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defense and industrial base. Drawing from its rich 100-year history and culture of innovation and mission focus, KBR creates sustainable value by combining engineering, technical and scientific expertise with its full life cycle capabilities to help our clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.
KBR employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures), with customers in more than 80 countries, and operations in 40 countries, across two synergistic global businesses.
We bring together the best and brightest to deliver technology and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In doing so, we strive to create a better, safer and more sustainable world.
A Career at KBR could see you:
* working in a diverse and challenging environment as part of a team that strives to deliver high-quality and innovative engineering solutions to our customers.
* develop your skills and gain experience in an inclusive environment which will open a range of career opportunities.
* join a Team of Teams of passionate professionals, working together in a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages creative problem-solving and teamwork to make a positive impact on the world.
* Work for a company that understands the importance of work-life balance and empowers employees to have the time and the tools they need to deliver their goal.
What do KBR offer?
We offer challenging opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Private Medical Insurance, Employer Pension Contributions, Life Assurance, Personal Accident cover, Income Protection and much more. We also offer flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a real difference in the world.
About the Opportunity:
This role sits within STS in the Technology business unit. The Technology business unit is a leading global provider of innovative, proprietary process technologies and catalysts used across numerous downstream industries. KBR technologies are known for producing clean, sustainable end products, mitigating environmental impact and reducing operational hazards.
In this position you will be responsible for leading studies, process design packages, basic engineering design related to syngas processing plants such as hydrogen and ammonia (conventional, blue and green).
The position is ideally based in KBR’s Leatherhead Campus. Flexible working can be discussed.
What you’ll be doing
* Perform screening, feasibility and conceptual studies for revamping of existing plants, designing of new plants, developing new process schemes, improving existing process flow sheets.
* Development of process simulations to produce heat and material balances.
* Development of process flow sheets and utility flow diagrams.
* Development of equipment process data sheets.
* Calculations for the preliminary design or rating of equipment and apparatus such as heat exchangers, vessels, reactors, etc. and development of preliminary system design parameters.
* Preparation of process hydraulic calculations for pump and line sizing.
What you will need
* Bachelor’s or Master Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
* Process Simulation experience (Pro II, Hysis, AspenPlus etc.).
* To be willing and available to travel domestically and/or internationally.
* Collaborative working ethic.
* Exceptional technical skills and attention to detail.
* Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills.
* Articulate communicator who is comfortable in client-facing situations.
* Awareness and consideration of Environmental, Health and Safety importance.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
* Certification as a Licensed /Chartered Professional Engineer.
* Design knowledge and experience in Syngas technologies, with particular focus on Ammonia, Methanol and Hydrogen processes.
* Competent in ASPENPLUS.
* Previous experience in development of Feasibility Study, Basic Engineering Design Packages (BED), Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for licensed technologies.
* Experience in developing and optimizing process flow schemes.
* Knowledge of process related standards.
* Presentation skills.
* Familiarity with operating hydrogen and/or ammonia plants would be considered a plus.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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