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Designer - Coatings, Insulation and Fireproofing (SME)

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

Position Title: Coatings, Insulation and Fireproofing Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Providing subject matter expertise for protective coatings and linings, hot and cryogenic thermal and acoustic insulation materials and passive fire protection material specifications for a variety of industry applications including Petrochemicals, Refining, Chemicals, LNG, Energy Transition etc. ranging in scope from pre-FEED, FEED to EPCM.

• Responsible for developing project procedures and specifications for the application of protective coatings, insulation and fireproofing materials and other related project standards to be used by multi-discipline engineers to support process, piping, civil/structural and mechanical equipment deliverable production. Examples include, specifying coating materials for piping and mechanical equipment in various project climates, specifying the required insulation type and thickness for piping and mechanical equipment, specifying structural steel fireproofing material types and internal linings for vessels and storage tanks.

• Responsible for producing Coating, Insulation and Fireproofing Data Sheets (CIFDS) for individual equipment or equipment packages.

• Additional Responsibilities include:

• Development of coating, insulation, and fireproofing purchasing specifications,

• Generation of the required technical and project standards,

• Establishment of inspection and testing requirements,

• Reviewing vendor's quotes and quality assurance procedures for coating, insulation, and fireproofing material compliance,

• Technical evaluation of material substitutions and preparation of subcontract documents,

• Assures that all issued specifications follow applicable industry codes, acceptable industry practice, client specifications.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in protective coatings, thermal and acoustic insulation, and passive fire protection for LNG, petrochemical, specialty chemical and refining industries.

• Experienced in: supervision and managing technical queries from multiple projects, heat transfer calculations and creation of insulation thickness tables; vendor design reviews; preparation of specifications and standards; materials management; developing engineering and construction estimates; managing engineering budgets; procurement and subcontract bid preparation; evaluation and recommendation of materials; application methods of variety of coating applications; responding to construction field RFI’s; and building networks with specialty contractors.

• Must have experience in insulation systems for cryogenic and high temperature applications and protective coatings for LNG and Refinery applications.

• Preferred experience also in passive fire protection, equipment linings and applications in marine / hostile environments.

BENEFITS

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to an ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver — Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.