Sr. Technical Advisor

KBR, Inc. • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Technical Advisor at KBR Technical Services, Inc. in Houston, TX, provides technical support and leadership for chemical engineering activities within the Olefins Technology Group. This role involves performing feasibility studies, developing engineering design deliverables, conducting technical meetings with clients, and managing interdisciplinary meetings and information transfer. The advisor offers lifecycle technical support from basic engineering to plant operation, evaluates and develops process improvements based on engineering and plant operating data, and mentors and trains junior team members. KBR is committed to a "People First" and "Zero Harm" culture, fostering an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect, and Grow. The company delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions globally, guided by ONE KBR Values: valuing people, delivering innovative solutions, acting with integrity, empowering employees, and operating as a team of teams. KBR has also embedded environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in all operations, aiming to operate safely, sustainably, and equitably, and to help customers achieve their sustainability goals. KBR employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide, serving customers in over 80 countries and operating in 40 countries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience.
• 10 years of experience in Olefins process design, optimization or operation.
• 10 years of experience utilizing process design simulation software Aspen to develop new or revamped designs.
• 5 years of experience leading process engineering teams on basic engineering technology projects.
• International travel required up to 15% and domestic travel required up to 5% to support client meetings and plant operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and leadership for chemical engineering activities within the Olefins Technology Group.
• Perform feasibility studies and develop engineering design deliverables.
• Conduct technical meetings with clients and handle interdisciplinary meetings and information transfer.
• Provide lifecycle technical support from basic engineering to plant operation.
• Evaluate and develop process improvements based on engineering and plant operating data.
• Mentor and train junior team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees