Technical Safety - Lead Engineer

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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 summary:

We are seeking an experienced technical safety lead engineer with expertise in loss prevention and fire fighting systems, hazardous area scheduling in accordance with API 505, EI 15, and IEC 60079-10-1 to manage safety programs in the Middle East. The role involves designing and implementing fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with regional regulations, and leading risk assessments to prevent incidents in high-risk sectors such as oil & gas and petrochemicals.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of fire safety and loss prevention strategies.
• Design, implement, and maintain fire safety systems (e.g., suppression, alarms, sprinklers).
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and ensure compliance with local and international safety standards.
• Develop and test emergency response plans and provide safety training.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and local authorities to integrate safety systems into projects.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (fire protection, chemical, or related field).
• Experience: 15-20 years in safety engineering, focusing on fire protection and loss prevention in the Middle East.

Preferred:

• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or other hazardous industries.
• Knowledge of regional safety standards (Iraq, UAE, Kuwait).