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Senior Process Engineer – Graphitization

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) 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 capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is seeking a Senior Process Engineer – Graphitization to support major capital projects. This role requires deep expertise in graphitization processes and carbon-based materials manufacturing, with 15+ years of experience in carbon, graphite, or advanced-materials process engineering.

As the graphitization subject matter expert, this leader will drive technology selection, scale-up, optimization, and process-engineering deliverables across the full project lifecycle. Experience working within an EPC environment is strongly preferred.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Process Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead project execution related to the design, optimization, and scale-up of graphitization processes.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for graphitization equipment selection, and technology evaluations.
• Responsible for developing the Design Basis for graphitization units, including process descriptions, utilities, and performance criteria.
• Lead creation of process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat & mass balances, utility balances, and preliminary equipment sizing.
• Lead technology selection, vendor evaluations, and conceptual layouts.
• Participate in feasibility studies, cost estimates, and risk assessments to support business development and proposals.
• Work with other disciplines to design and develop solids handling design requirements.

Process Engineering Deliverables

• Produce and/or approve detailed process engineering deliverables such as:

• P&IDs

• Material and energy balances
• Equipment specifications & datasheets

• Process control narratives

• Ensure all process deliverables meet project schedule, quality requirements, and applicable codes and standards.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all process designs and modifications comply with applicable safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Support process hazard analyses (PHA), HAZOPs, LOPA studies, and risk assessments.
• Commit to a culture of delivering products, services, and solutions that meet or exceed customers' needs and expectations.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• At least 15 years of experience, including experience in process engineering roles within EPC or large capital project environments.
• Deep technical expertise in graphitization in a high temperature environment and carbon/graphite materials.
• Knowledge of required metallurgy of listed processes.
• Extensive experience producing and reviewing process engineering deliverables through FEL1–FEL3 and execution phases.
• Proven ability to work across engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls, civil/structural) within an EPC environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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.

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