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KBR Instrument & Control Lead Technician in Houston, Texas
Title:
Instrument & Control Lead Technician
KBR’s Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group is looking for an Instrumentation & Controls Supervisor to support the multi-billion-dollar Plaquemines project developing a Liquid Natural Gas export facility when fully developed will have an export capacity of up to 20 million metric tonnes per year. The facility’s location is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. This project is expected to be a multi-phase project spanning two years.
Aligning with KBR’s commitment to sustainability, the 630-acre site located on the Mississippi River provides deep-water access without the need for dredging, allowing for an expedited environmentally friendly development process.
Learn more here: https://venturegloballng.com/project-plaquemines/
Unique advantage for growth opportunities within the project and KBR
Project entitlements available for those who qualify
This position is contingent upon having a current/valid TWIC card or having the ability to renew or obtain a TWIC card. The TWIC card must be kept current and maintained through employment.
The Instrumentation & Controls Supervisor will produce testing procedures for instrument control loops and equipment packages for approval by the Client team and support the preparation of pre-commissioning and commissioning dossiers. On site this role will also be responsible for monitoring the completion of those dossiers, ensuring necessary documentation is included such as ITRs, certificates, Red-Line Mark-Ups, punch status etc. The Instrumentation & Controls Supervisor will report to the area Superintendent.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Responsibilities:
Organize test teams to meet the completion priorities
Assist with overseeing the testing of safety related control systems, including Fire & Gas, FACPs, ESD, SIL and SIF Loops - Cause and Effect testing will form part of this requirement
Hands on experience with Hazardous Area regulations (EExd, Exia, EExe) when dealing with instrumentation systems
Instruct & direct Instrument technicians to accomplish loop checks required to handover the various systems and sub-systems for the project to enable Substantial Completion / RFSU, including to ensure that Co-Console electronic recording is correctly completed and that the Clients representatives approve sign-off
Assist with and participate in completion system walkdowns on site with a multi-disciplined team
Participate in regular progress and co-ordination meetings with Client and Contractors
Follow-up for the effective sign-off of field generated punch lists
Assist with daily risk assessments and permits for all site-based Pre-Commissioning and CSU activities
Experience & Skills:
Large Scale ICSS interfacing to multiple package equipment vendors
Knowledge of PLCs and a broad knowledge of the detailed design engineering processes of all types of field and control instrumentation
Proficiency with MS Office with the ability to access databases, extract data and be able to create reports
GTGs and package compressor systems (Baker Hughes) and Power Management Systems experience is an advantage
Electronic completion system experience such as CoConsole or WinPCS an advantage
Required project experience within LNG industry
Additional Qualifications:
In lieu of formal education 18 + years of relevant experience including 5 + years of experience with LNG projects
Or bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field and 10 + years of relevant field experience with average experience of 15 years
Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us
develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together.
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INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
A t KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.