About this role
Title: Senior Piping Engineer (Offshore)
"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 Sustainable Technology Solutions 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 Company: KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office Job Purpose
• Preference will be given to candidates holding valid OPITO-approved T-BOSIET/BOSIET and H₂S certifications with a minimum validity of six months. The selected candidate will be required to travel ADNOC offshore on a rotational basis to conduct site surveys, support brownfield assessments, verify existing installations, and obtain project-specific engineering data necessary for design and execution. • 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. • Interface with client 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
• Engineering design and engineer piping systems, supports, routing, isometrics, stress analysis, and related components. • Develop and review piping design basis, piping material specifications, datasheets, and technical bid evaluations. • Perform and supervise piping stress analyses, thermal expansion, pipe routing optimization, and vibration considerations. • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards and project-specific requirements. • Review and approve technical deliverables (isometrics, P&IDs, BOMs, MOC/Change Notes, design change requests, technical queries).
• Development of standard deliverables, various datasheets, and requisition packages related to piping. • Experience in Non-metallic Piping Stress Analysis and Procurement. Provide in-depth technical support for material selection involving metallic, GRE, and HDPE piping systems. • Participate in material selection and corrosion review sessions to ensure suitable materials for service conditions. • 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 & Qatar Energies, others are highly preferred. • Familiarity of Offshore facilities and carried out Greenfield and Brownfield Projects. • Site Experience Required for Offshore • 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