Lead Interface Engineer

Abu Dhabi
Permanent
Full-time

23 hours ago

Title: Lead Interface Engineer"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR !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 Description: Lead Interface EngineerPosition

Title: Lead Interface Engineer
Company: KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office

Job Purpose

Provide strategic leadership for interface management across FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
Define interface management processes, standards, and deliverables to ensure seamless coordination between disciplines (process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil, reliability) and external stakeholders.
Identify, track, and mitigate interface risks to protect project scope, schedule, cost, and safety.
Mentor interface engineers, drive quality, and ensure timely resolution of interfaces throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and maintain project interfaces (technical, contractual, vendor, and regulatory) across all disciplines.
Develop and manage interface control documents (ICDs), interface registers, and RACI matrices.
Facilitate coordination meetings, clash resolution, and integration reviews to ensure constructible and operable designs.
Review and approve interface-related deliverables (P&IDs, drawings, datasheets, MOC/Change Notes, RFIs, technical queries).
Lead risk assessments related to interfaces (HAZOP/HAZID, RAM, LOPA) and implement mitigation actions.
Manage vendor and contractor interfaces, including third-party design reviews and integration with internal teams.
Support field activities during construction, commissioning, and start-up with focus on interface clearance and handover documentation.
Ensure QA/QC practices for interface documentation and maintain traceability across changes.
Monitor progress, cost, and risk associated with interfaces; report to project leadership and stakeholders.
Stay current with advances in interface management tools and methodologies; propose value-added solutions.

Experience

Experience: 15+ years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
Demonstrated track record delivering robust interface management on FEED/detail projects.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a related field.
Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-RMP) are a plus.
Certification related to interface management or project controls is advantageous.

Technical Skills

Strong background in interface management, risk assessment, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Proficiency with ICDs, interface registers, RACI matrices, and project documentation control.
Experience with FEED and detail engineering deliverables and workflows; familiarity with change management processes.
Knowledge of standards and codes relevant to interfacing disciplines (as applicable to Oil & Gas).
Ability to perform impact analysis, constructability checks, and integration planning.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

What We Offer:

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.

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