Senior Piping Engineer - Materials (Iraq)

Location: Basra, Al Başrah, Iraq

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Title:

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Title: Senior Piping Engineer – Materials

Location: Iraq - KBR office

28/28 rotation

Job Purpose

• Define piping design bases, codes, standards, and deliverables to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Single point of contact for Piping deliverables and Activities related to Piping Materials  
• Interface with client, Vendor and other stakeholders for successful execution of the project
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams (process, mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation) and vendors to ensure integrated piping systems.
• Mentor engineers, drive quality, and ensure schedule adherence for piping deliverables across project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review piping design basis, piping material specifications, datasheets, and technical bid evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards and project-specific requirements.

• Development of standard deliverables, various datasheets, and requisition packages related to piping.
• Experience in Non-metallic Piping (GRE / HDPE) Procurement and specs.
• Provide in-depth technical support for material selection involving metallic and Non-metallic piping systems.
• Participate in material selection and corrosion review sessions to ensure suitable materials for service conditions.
• Review and approve technical deliverables (isometrics, P&IDs, BOMs, MOC/Change Notes, design change requests, technical queries).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Material Tracking throughout the project cycle.
• Understand the MOC process and employ effective change management throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Contribute to Lesson Learnt from the Project
• Report to Department Manager/ Lead Engineer for the project.

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in Concept, FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in Middle East clients like ADNOC, BP, BOC, PDO, Total Energies & Qatar Energies others are highly preferred.
• Familiarity of Onshore and Offshore facilities and carried out Greenfield and Brownfield Projects.
• Experience in working with multicultural project teams across the various project execution center’s
• Familiarity with international piping codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, ASTM, API, and NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor of Engineering in a related field.
• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g., PE/Chartered Engineer) are a plus.
• Certification related to piping design or stress analysis is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in piping design, engineering, stress analysis, and support design.
• Proficiency with piping design software and calculation tools (e.g., CAESAR, AutoPIPE and 3D modeling tools).
• Technical experience to prepare manhours estimation for different types of piping activities & deliverables of different phases of the project like Select phase, FEED & Execution etc.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, regulations and practices applicable to the design and construction of Various facilities.
• Hands on knowledge of codes and standards relevant to piping.
• Experience with high-pressure piping, thermal insulation, coatings, and corrosion considerations.
• Diverse working experience in project management, conceptual, FEED and detailed design, and construction.
• Knowledge of Interdisciplinary Work Processes/Interface/Deliverables
• Responsible for the training and development of engineers in his/her Team.
• Adherence to company processes and procedures and handle internal and external project audits.
• Proven experience in vendor qualification, technical bid evaluation, and factory audits.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Clear, concise communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Proactive identification and mitigation of piping-related risks.
• Project Management: Planning, scheduling, risk management, and deliverable tracking.
• Influence & Collaboration: Effective collaboration with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Adaptability: Comfort in dynamic project environments and changing technical requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Rigorous approach to reviews, calculations, and documentation.
• Safety Mindset: Commitment to health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems