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Project Procurement Inspector Specialist

Category Operations Support Group Job Type Full time Job Id R2099727 Posted Date 02/13/2025
  • Houston, Texas
  • Singapore, Central Singapore
  • Macau, Guangdong
  • Bukit Panjang
  • Singapore
  • Shanghai, Shanghai
  • Sembawang
  • Yantai, Shandong
  • Choa Chu Kang
  • Qingdao, Shandong
  • Bukit Batok
  • Zepu, Zhejiang
  • Penglai, Shandong
  • Beijing, Beijing
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Project Procurement Inspector Specialist

KBR is providing Project Management Services encompassing Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning phase execution supporting KBR’s client Sonangol’s multi-billion-dollar grass roots Lobito Refinery Project in Angola Africa.  The Procurement for the Project will be performed by the Owner’s EPC Contractor in their three resource centers located in China and on site in Angola where practical.

The Procurement Specialists will be KBR’s home office Procurement representative along with  KBR’s China Project Management assigned Team performing KBR’s contractual obligations to Owner. The candidate for this position will need to be fluent in Chinese and English, interface with KBR’s Home Office Center in Houston and other worldwide KBR Resource Centers during the EPC Project phases of execution. 

***This position will mobilize to China***

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement and effectively manage the inspection function thereby ensuring that the project and Company objectives for health, safety, environment, quality, cost, schedule and business ethics are achieved.
  • Ensure that Quality Management principles are understood and implemented within all areas of project procurement activities.
  • Provide assistance to the Project Lead Inspector in planning and coordinating the inspection / QC team.
  • Monitor, support and effectively participate in the inspection functions.
  • Ensure effective co-ordination and communication within the inspection group and with the various project discipline teams.
  • Develop, foster and maintain sound working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and independent inspection agencies.
  • Participate in maintenance of the Supplier Fact Sheet (SFS). Co-ordinate with the Corporate / Project HSE group on matters affecting the safety of field staff visiting suppliers’ premises, and in the reporting of accidents and unsafe practices and situations.
  • Participate in the setting of performance standards and assessing the results for suppliers, systems, work processes.
  • Assist in the performance assessments of field agencies and field agency personnel.
  • Recommend inspection and support expediting strategies for use in proposals and participate in the establishment of inspection costs.
  • Undertake shop surveys and participate in the appraisal and approval of proposed suppliers.
  • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of project and corporate Quality Management Systems.
  • Expected to be able to apply experience and knowledge of the Inspection and Expediting functions and the principles of Quality Assurance to their roles within an EPC project environment.
  • Expected to be able to analyze and resolve technical issues, with input from other technical disciplines, and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.

***The China based Projects Integrated Teams will work out of the Owner’s EPC Contractor’s main resource center located in Tianjin China for Engineering and Procurement phase execution and Construction/Commissioning planning***

Qualifications:

  • Practical experience and knowledge of national and international manufacturing codes and specifications relevant to our industry, (ASME, ASTM, API).
  • An understanding of HSE matters associated with our industry.
  • Must have the ability to implement and effectively demonstrate commitment to project and corporate HSE and quality objectives.
  • Must have the ability to comply with specific project responsibilities and have the ability to effectively co-ordinate the efforts of assigned inspection personnel.
  • Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relations with other key project team members.
  • Responsible for guiding and developing the skills of project subordinates for the benefit of the Company and of the individuals.
  • Requires the ability to resolve the sometimes conflicting interests of the Company, Clients and Suppliers to the satisfaction of all three.
  • Willingness to travel
  • Requires the ability to fluently write and speak English.

Preferred:

  • Fluent in Chinese Mandarin

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

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