KBR
Oil and Gas
ProjectEngineer–Power(LocalTalent)
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“Project Engineer – Power (Local Talent) at KBR. Skills: Contract management, Project execution. Oversee construction activities for OHTL. Ensure work is carried out as per drawings”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivery of projects
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Decision-making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 10 years of experience in high voltage (HV/EHV) transmission line projects, Mandatory experience in Oil and Gas industry, Fluent in both English and Arabic language
Nice to Have
Experience in Middle East (preferably Iraq), Experience in Majnoon Oil Field, Basra, Iraq, Proficiency in project management tools
What You'll Do.
Oversee construction activities for OHTL
Ensure work is carried out as per drawings
Monitor contractor performance and productivity
Plan and execute OHTL Projects
Coordinate with engineering
and construction teams
Monitor project milestones and deliverables
Review construction schedules
Ensure adherence to timelines
Identify site constraints
Propose mitigation measures
Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders
Prepare and present regular progress reports
Ensure compliance with project specifications
Ensure proper documentation of quality records
Assist in quantity verification
Support in variation claims
Support change orders
Review subcontractor invoices
Review progress billing
Support pre-commissioning activities
Support commissioning activities
Coordinate energization readiness
Close out punch points
Handover documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-disciplinary teams; Contractor interfaces; Consultant interfaces
Communication Scope
Progress reports
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Project execution
Full Job Description
**Title:** Project Engineer – Power (Local Talent) **" 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. "** **Job Title: Project Engineer - Power (Local Talent)** **28/28 Basra.** **Job Purpose:** To support project team in executing EPC and Call off Contractors works to manage, supervise, and execute site activities related to Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) construction, and delivery of projects by coordinating technical activities, managing contractor and consultant interfaces and ensuring compliance with project requirements, Client standards, safety standards, quality requirements, applicable regulations and schedule targets. The role is primarily site-based in Iraq, with regular coordination with multi-disciplinary teams. **Key Responsibilities:** * Site Execution & Supervision: Oversee construction activities for OHTL, ensure work is carried out as per approved drawings, method statements, and specifications and monitor contractor performance and productivity. * Project planning & Execution: Plan and execute OHTL Projects (typically 33kV to 132kV or higher voltages) by coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams. Monitor project milestones and deliverables. * Review construction schedules and ensure adherence to timelines, identify site constraints and propose mitigation measures and liaise with local a
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