KBR, Inc.
Principal Process Consultant - Ammonia & Derivatives
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Principal Process Consultant - Ammonia & Derivatives
We are seeking a Principal Consultant to work as part of the KBR Consulting International team. The successful candidate will be key member of the team providing consulting services and contributing to business development activities for the ammonia and associated derivatives sectors.
Reporting to the KBR Consulting International leadership team, the Principal Consultant will play a key role in delivering technically robust, commercially informed consulting assignments for clients across the ammonia and associated derivatives sectors. Assignments typically range from strategy and feasibility through concept development, Pre‑FEED and FEED, as well as technical due diligence and lender’s technical advisor engagements.
As a more experienced Process Engineer on our staff, the Principal Consultant performs their own work, with the bulk being associated with collecting information, developing deliverables, developing conceptual process designs, analysing trends and key findings, and preparing Word or PowerPoint reports. Additional tasks will include supervising and providing technical assurance for standard engineering deliverables and providing technical support and leadership to more junior colleagues.
Recognising their project management responsibilities, the Principal Consultant should have excellent organisational skills and be effective at communicating with and guiding others. He or she typically manages and/or works on several projects at one time, necessitating the ability to multi‑task, work with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgement and collaborate effectively across the wider KBR organisation.
Additionally, the Principal Consultant will support the group’s overall sales effort through proposal and tender preparation, contract negotiation input, and other client‑facing activities.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Act as a Principal Engineer on Ammonia and associated derivative related studies and projects, including: Import and export terminals Storage and handling systems Marine, road and rail loading / unloading systems Associated facility operations to support Licensor systems including but not limited to ammonia, fertiliser, urea production packages
Lead or provide senior technical oversight for: Feasibility, concept and Pre‑FEED studies Technical and economic evaluations Technology assessment and selection Integration of support facilities including ammonia, fertiliser, urea & petrochemicals production infrastructure Due diligence and owners engineering reviews
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Develop and review high‑quality technical deliverables including reports, presentations, process models and decision‑support materials Apply engineering judgement and experience to identify key risks, opportunities, cost drivers and performance sensitivities across projects
Client Engagement & Advisory Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, engaging effectively at a technical level Support client discussions on project development strategies, investment readiness, execution approaches and market positioning
Business Development & Market Support Support KBR Consulting’s growth strategy through: Proposal and tender preparation Technical inputs to bids and client presentations Participation in client meetings, workshops and technical reviews Contribute to thought leadership, market positioning and internal capability development within Ammonia and associated derivative services
Team & Knowledge Leadership Mentor and guide less‑experienced engineers and consultants; Contribute to the development of internal methodologies, tools and best practices; Collaborate across KBR’s wider global organisation, integrating multi‑discipline expertise as required; Prepare and deliver conference papers and client presentations at international industry events; and Support the continued growth of the consulting business.
Experience & Technical Capability
The candidate should be able to demonstrate depth of experience and knowledge in several of the following service areas: Ammonia and derivatives, fertiliser, urea market knowledge and commercial drivers Associated facility operations and design considerations Facility operations and efficiency improvements Process design understanding Feasibility and configuration studies for ammonia and derivatives infrastructure projects Understanding of process safety and applicable regulations for ammonia facilities Knowledge of major licensors & technology providers Project execution strategies Cash flow model analysis Technical due diligence and lender’s engineer support
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Essential skills: Degree (BEng / MEng or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline A relevant number of years of experience in engineering consultancy, project development or operating company roles Demonstrable experience in Ammonia and its derivatives, fertiliser, urea and/or gas processing projects, including: Ammonia production facilities; Storage, loading and unloading systems; and Treatment systems (dehydration, acid gas removal, etc. as applicable). Strong experience supporting feasibility, concept and Pre‑FEED studies Prior involvement in technical due diligence or lender’s engineer roles is desirable Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and deliver high‑quality outputs to tight schedules
Professional Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate competence in the following: Ability to work within a ‘sell‑do’ consulting model Strong self‑starter with commercial awareness Practical front‑end consulting skills including scoping, selling and delivery Excellent written and verbal communication skills, producing concise reports and presentations for all client levels Confidence to work across client organisations from Board level to site teams Flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving client needs Contribution to proposal preparation, execution planning and budgeting Identify new opportunity and leads Support for a continuous improvement culture, including development of processes, tools and methodologies
Other Functions Based in our Leatherhead office Primary degree in Chemical Engineering Knowledge of process simulation (e.g. using Hysys, Unism, Aspen Plus, etc.) is a plus Good analytical and problem solving skills Positive, flexible and collaborative attitude Strong cultural awareness and diplomacy when working with clients, partners, vendors and internal teams Willingness to accommodate occasional workload peaks; Relevant higher degree is a plus (PhD, MBA) Prior experience with an industry company, licensor or technical consultancy is a strong advantage Fluent English required; additional languages are beneficial
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