About KBR

KBR, Inc. is a company driven by innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers, all united by the goal of improving the world responsibly and safely. KBR attracts a diverse workforce and top talent globally, fostering an environment where expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration.

Role Overview

KBR is seeking a Senior Instrument Technician for a full-time position in Makkah, specifically in Rabigh or Makkah City. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability and availability of instrument assets, thereby maintaining the operational efficiency of process units. The Senior Instrument Technician will lead and supervise maintenance activities, focusing on compliance with preventive maintenance plans and effective breakdown maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate the activities of the maintenance technician team, ensuring compliance with preventive maintenance plans and efficient execution of breakdown maintenance on instrument systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Oversee the execution of monthly and weekly maintenance plans, controlling and submitting regular progress reports.
• Provide onsite maintenance and repairs for various instruments, including generators, transformers, and motors, ensuring adherence to standards, specifications, safety procedures, manufacturer’s recommendations, and contract terms.
• Serve as the focal point for the daily instrument maintenance execution plan, coordinating day-to-day activities performed by technicians on all instrument systems, plant, equipment, and facilities within the designated area.
• Conduct frequent site visits to monitor work execution and technician activities during routine maintenance.
• Follow up on instrument maintenance work progress, submit regular reports with recommendations to the Instrument Foreman, and maintain records of daily maintenance against planned programs, preparing work completion reports as applicable.
• Assist in implementing engineering modifications and enhancements to instrument equipment by providing recommendations to improve the suitability and serviceability of instrument systems.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated proactive safety aptitude and behavior.
• Strong knowledge of maintaining and repairing instrument systems.
• Proficiency in instrument equipment design, installation, and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of maintaining and repairing mechanical and electro-hydraulic systems.
• Solid understanding of standards, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environmental preservation in maintenance activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in the Makkah region, with primary locations in Rabigh and Makkah City.