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Title:

Electrical Control Technician

This role will be located at an OCONUS location and 100% onsite

Who We Are

KBR Mission Technology Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. We help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

The Mission Ahead

This role is within KBR/NSS Intel division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.

Who YOU Are

You're an experienced and results-driven Electrical Control Technician with a proven track record in overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and repair of complex systems and facilities. With a deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, and operational systems, you excel at leading teams to ensure optimal performance, safety, and compliance. Your strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple projects make you a key driver of operational efficiency and success.

At KBR, you bring expertise in operations management, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Known for your ability to implement effective maintenance schedules, troubleshoot system issues, and ensure regulatory compliance, you play a vital role in maintaining operational continuity and excellence. Your dedication to continuous improvement and operational effectiveness aligns with KBR's mission of delivering innovative and reliable solutions to support critical missions.

What You'll Do

In the role of Electrical Control Technician, your duties will include:

• Maintenance, replacement, or repair any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment.

• Working from schematics, blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications

• Locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system, mechanical control systems or equipment

• Working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment,

• Using a variety of electrician hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.

• Comply with all key work processes required by the company (and customer) and document any deficiencies while overseeing customer systems to ensure no impact to their daily mission

• Participate in job specific training, presentations, modules, qualification tests require to perform work and qualify for job skills and corporate policies & procedures

• Perform various switching/isolation procedures to mitigate any unexpected operational issues or to prepare systems for maintenance activities by vendors or in-house O&M personnel

• Provide timely assistance to plant operators and/or other O&M personnel when required

• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards

• Plan, organize, and carry out assignments as directed; tasks range from effective use of building controls systems, discussion of system operations with Building Operators, preventative maintenance tasks to organization of a maintenance switching event for major equipment shutdown/isolation all to prevent impact to customer's mission

• Position consists of a standard day-time work week coverage, Mon - Fri; flexible schedule is possible. Position requires on-call availability for after-hours emergencies at the 24/7 facility; primary response is performed by the Operations division, but this position might be required to report to assist.

• Other duties as assigned

This is a contingent position based upon contract award and will be located OCONUS

Requirements:

• Must possess an Active SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI w/ Poly level clearance

• High school Diploma (or equivalent GED)

• Technical or Trade School Graduate or equivalent apprenticeship for the mechanical trades.

• Five (5) years of experience in maintenance and repair of pneumatic and electronic controls.

• Thorough working knowledge of AC/DC Electronic theory and solid-state electronics, DDC controls, and computer operations.

• Familiar with Honeywell, Powers, and Carrier Building Management Systems or similar systems.

• Willingness to work rotational shift if necessary, including days, evenings, and nights as well as overtime, weekends and holidays as required.

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.