Field Process Start-up Engineer

Title:

Job Title: Field Process Start-up Engineer

Location: Basra Iraq

Project: Majnoon
 

About Company

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team 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 Scope:

The Process Start-up Engineer is responsible for supporting the Start Up / Operations Manager with the correct commissioning and start-up activities with eyes on optimization of new or modified processes systems. This role ensures safe, efficient and reliable start up and operate of the facility and aids smooth transition through handover while supporting continuous improvement and knowledge transfer to the operations teams.
 

Roles of a Field Process Start Up engineer

• Review process design documents, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Support risk assessments and participate in engineering studies by event i.e. 3D model, HAZOP studies, P&ID reviews.
• Verify and support RFSU claims for start-up and readiness of utility  and process equipment.
• Develop start-up procedures, SOPs, and readiness checklists. Problem-Solver – Quickly addresses operational disruptions, equipment failures, or emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Operational Management.

• Plan, organize, control and overseas production strategy and execution.
• Ensure stable production looking to meet set production targets.
• Minimize downtime and optimize use of facilities, plants, wells, and equipment.
• Review and assess production requirements for production strategies and any planned outages or TARs.
• Manage emergent production outages to ensure most efficient resolution and restarts.
• Monitor KPIs such as production rates, efficiency, and operating costs.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce strict adherence to HSE standards and regulations.
• Conduct safety audits, supporting incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Promote a safety-first culture among staff and contractors.
• Conduct and participate in site walkdowns with team and representatives.
• Support Emergency Response plans, exercises, in line with requirements liaising with HSE and ERT teams.
• Focal and support Operational emergency communications with site management. 

People & Team Management

• Manage, supervise, motivate field staff and contractors.
• Plan and manage manpower availability and work rotation requirements.
• Manage disciplinary issues, conflicts, and performance reviews.
• Promote skill development and succession planning in line with localization targets.

Financial & Resource Control

• Prepare and manage operational budgets.
• Monitor operating costs and implement cost-control measures.
• Ensure efficient procurement and inventory management.
• Approve expenditures within set limits.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local and international oil & gas industry regulations.
• Maintain all necessary permits, licenses, and certifications.
• Liaise with government bodies, partners, and community stakeholders.

Technical & Maintenance

• Coordinate with Maintenance dept for preventive and corrective maintenance of field equipment impacting process performance.
• Facilitate process for technical modifications and upgrades.
• Support / liaise with engineering to solve operational challenges and requirements impacting production.
• Ensure integrity of pipelines, wells, and storage facilities.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular operational reports to senior management and stake holders.
• Analyse production data and suggest improvements.
• Communicate field performance, risks, and challenges.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive innovation in field processes and technologies.
• Lead initiatives for energy efficiency and cost reduction.