Title:
Master Electrician
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KBR's Defense Systems Engineering business unit is seeking to hire a Master Electrician with a Security Clearance to join our Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Operating Unit. CIP provides expertise in the design, installation, and maintenance of Electronic Security Systems (ESS) and Utilities/Control Systems for the DoD, FAA, and Federal Law Enforcement.
Pipeline: Ongoing
Job Summary: The Master Electrician will be responsible for the performance of all preventive and corrective maintenance for the electrical infrastructure of two secure buildings and the UPS systems and emergency backup generators that support each building, to ensure maximum uptime required by the contract in support of the Security Facility Operations, Maintenance, and Security (SFOMS) program located at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include determining customer requirements; planning; procurement of materials and services, assigning and directing work for installation; removal of electrical infrastructure; documenting all changes; and maintaining history files on changes made to the infrastructure of the buildings. These responsibilities will also encompass the building Access Control System, Fire Alarm system, and public address system as well as, when necessary, telecommunications and network infrastructure within the facility. This position is also responsible for maintaining and periodically testing the backup UPS and Emergency Power Generation systems and associated switch gear, monitoring performance, and interpreting data to identify potential issues. The selected candidate will maintain the short-range look-ahead plans and discuss cost and impact with the team and customer. Other duties include making recommendations and providing estimates to assist the customer with planning for equipment upgrades and end-of- life equipment replacement. The selected candidate will review the resources and costs required for each project with the customer and secure their approval prior to execution. Similarly, the candidate will provide results and lessons learned reports to the customer following the completion of projects. The candidate is responsible for maintaining communication with specialized vendors, such as high voltage and testing experts, and equipment manufacturers, particularly when the nature of the task exceeds the scope of his/her responsibilities or capabilities.
This position includes supervisory duties. The selected candidate will be responsible for scheduling members of his/her crew for specific tasks and ensuring the assignment of personnel are fully qualified to perform those tasks. The candidate will direct the crew in the assigned work and monitor the quality of the completed product; he/she will also ensure that personnel assigned receive the training and experience to develop the capabilities of the personnel assigned and optimize the performance of the crews.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 10 years’ experience with electrical work.
- U.S. Citizen. The candidate must at a minimum have an active Secret security clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI level clearance.
- The candidate must also have a current Master Electrician License
Basic Compensation:
$111,200 - 166,800
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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.
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