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Lead Machine Safety Engineer

1013 KBR Technical Services, Inc.
Newark, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/4/2026
Title: Lead Machine Safety Engineer BR 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 looking for a Lead Machine Safety Engineer, to function as the overall technical lead while developing a core team to execute all aspects of the Machine Safety life cycle requirements in accordance with ISO 12100 AND ANSI B11.0 and other industry standards. You will be expected to use your leadership skills developing the strategic execution for this design service for our clients worldwide. Certified Machine Safety Expert (CMSE) and Functional Safety Engineer (FSE) certifications will be required. Your second role will be Reliability, Availability and Maintenance modelling, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Subject Matter Expert in pressure vessels, machinery, material handling equipment etc. These roles are expected to function in a hybrid work environment and must have the ability to travel to client sites to perform the machine risk assessments and conduct follow-up safety function design review meetings. Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: As the team leader, you will be expected to provide overall leadership to a multi-discipline team that creates a vision and core values for this high performing team. Develop multi-discipline execution strategies for executing risk management projects under international standards such as ISO 12100 and ANSI B11.0. Actively engage key clients while extending our already successful collaborative relationships into this new specialty design services arena. Provide consultation to Engineering Leadership Team, KBR’s clients, and offices worldwide on an as needed basis. Train and mentor early-to-mid career engineers in machine safety, risk assessments and RAM modelling when required. Develop and manage machine safety risk program for office and KBR’s clients worldwide. Act as subject matter expert (SME) for KBR worldwide. Track Machine Risk Assessment program with use of dashboards to inform office leadership and clients overall health of program. Fulfill a dual role within the Mechanical department when requested to maintain a balanced workload between projects. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Bachelors’ in Mechanical Engineering or another related field. 10 years (minimum) of experience in EPC industry. Will consider experience with chemical site team or project engineering backgrounds in related industries. Operations or Maintenance and Reliability experience is a plus. Professional Engineering License (P.E.) is preferred. Certification in Machine Safety from accredited certification organizations offering CMSS and CFSE certifications. Working Experience with any of the following core areas: Equipment safety assessments Risk Assessments Process Safety Working knowledge of other engineering disciplines and the ability to coordinate with them to meet design requirements. Ability to travel as needed to survey client sites. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with supervisory experience 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. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.

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