Junior Mechanical Engineer -Onsite
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. KBR scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Junior Mechanical Engineer -OnsiteJob Description
Job Title: Junior Mechanical Engineer
Company: KBR
Location: Basra Iraq
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
Rotation: TBC
Required Nationals Iraqi
About Company
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
The KBR team 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 Purpose
Support the mechanical maintenance, installation and integrity activities for static and rotating equipment at Majnoon Oil Field. Working under the direction of senior mechanical engineers, the role helps make sure equipment is installed, aligned and maintained safely, to specification and in line with KBR and client procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation, positioning, levelling and alignment of mechanical equipment such as pumps, compressors, pressure vessels and pipe skids.
- Support piping and flange connection work, including bolt tightening and torque checks, in line with approved procedures.
- Read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings and vendor documents to support field work.
- Take part in preventive and corrective maintenance tasks and record work completed in the maintenance management system.
- Support the planning of lifting operations and check that lifting equipment and rigging are inspected and certified before use.
- Carry out field inspections and help prepare punch lists, inspection records and daily progress reports.
- Work within the Permit to Work system and follow all HSE rules, risk assessments and toolbox talk requirements.
- Coordinate with operations, construction and quality teams to resolve day-to-day mechanical issues.
- Raise material and spare part requests and track their status with the materials team.
- Take part in training and on-the-job development to build technical competence.
Technical Qualification & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
- 0 to 2 years of experience in oil and gas, petrochemical or heavy industrial projects (fresh graduates with relevant internship or project experience will be considered).
- Working knowledge of P&IDs, isometric drawings and mechanical equipment basics (static and rotating).
- Basic understanding of piping, flange management and bolt torquing practices.
- Awareness of lifting and rigging safety; a lifting supervisor or rigging certificate is an advantage.
- Recognised HSE training (for example OSHA, IOSH or NEBOSH) is an advantage.
- Computer skills in MS Office; AutoCAD or Navisworks is an advantage.
- Good spoken and written English; fluent Arabic.
Soft skills
- Safety-minded and disciplined in following procedures.
- Willing to learn and take direction from senior engineers.
- Clear communicator who works well in multidisciplinary field teams.
- Practical problem solver with attention to detail.
- Able to work in a remote field environment on a rotational schedule.