Principal Technical Professional - Mechanical

KBR Inc ,
Leatherhead, Surrey

Overview

Job Description

HVAC - Principle Technical Professional Leatherhead - Surrey (UK) ESSENTIAL SKILLS Knowledge of HVAC design software: Hevacomp / Carrier Oil & Gas HVAC (offshore) experience Worked with all phases of project: Pre-FEED, FEED, EPC Site / Fabrication Yard / Supplier experience Project experience with hydrocarbons Communication skills PREFERRED SKILLS Building Services experience BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for the design, specification, selection, vendor or sub-contract management, document review, and testing services relating to HVAC equipment for oil and gas installations. The preferred qualification requirements for this position are a first degree in Mechanical Engineering and a full professional qualification such as Chartered Engineer (full member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers CIBSE or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers IMechE). The required competency and skills would typically have been built up working for a consultant engineering company, equipment fabricator, or end user company. Personnel would be expected to have a varied and extensive experience of HVAC equipment in the onshore and offshore (platform topsides and accommodation) oil and gas project environment. This would include: concept definition, front end engineering design, detailed design, commissioning, and operations. Consideration will also be given to candidates with a proven track record of designing HVAC systems for the building services, chemical, pharmaceutical, and nuclear industries. A specialist and detailed knowledge of air handling equipment and ductwork designs including the skills to prepare and review: philosophies and specifications; D air flow diagrams; equipment sizing calculations; 2D layouts; 3D CAD models; HAZOP scenarios. Field experience in the manufacturing, performance testing, commissioning, and trouble shooting of HVAC equipment is also desired. Also required is a working knowledge of industry standards for HVAC equipment. Job success will depend on interpersonal skills and the effective interaction with others. Selected personnel will be highly competent in written and spoken communication and therefore be able to make effective presentations, and write technical reports.