Lead Control Systems Engineer

KBR - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Control Systems Engineer at KBR is responsible for providing technical and operational leadership for process control systems in medium to large refining and petrochemical projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, managing project execution, and collaborating with various engineering resources to achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plans and report safety violations.
• Adhere to the Quality Assurance Plan, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain sustaining engineering plans.
• Drive multiple projects from development to execution, managing cost, scope, schedule, and reporting requirements.
• Influence internal and external resources to produce tangible results.
• Collaborate with engineering resources to develop deliverables for the Engineering Stage Gate Process.
• Manage the execution of engineering design in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Ensure projects meet objectives related to cost, schedule, and scope.
• Oversee accurate cost budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide clear scopes of work and construction packages.
• Analyze and manage project risks.
• Facilitate safety and constructability reviews.
• Create requisitions for engineered items and develop spare parts lists.
• Report on cost and schedule attainment.
• Communicate and resolve technical and commercial issues related to project objectives.
• Ensure completion of all project documentation.

Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years of industrial 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 skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to project challenges.
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure accurate project documentation.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development opportunities