KBR

Oil and Gas

ProjectEngineerPower(LocalTalent)

$105000–150000k ~AI est. Basra, Al Başrah, Iraq FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Oil and Gas
Problems you'll solve

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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