ANTARCTICA: Utilities Packet Lead

KBR • Full-time • Houston, Texas, United States of America • 3d ago

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Program Summary

The National Science Foundation (NSF) manages the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The USAP supports all U.S. scientific research and related logistics in Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels that operate along the continental margin and in the Southern Ocean. Science within the Antarctic research portfolio is chosen and funded by NSF and other Federal agencies, including NASA, NOAA, and the Department of Energy. The purpose of the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) is to enable that science.

All participants are responsible formaintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority. This includes compliance with all ASESC environmental health & safety, and quality assurance requirements.

Job Summary

The Utilities Packet Lead supports the successful transition of utility operations, systems, documentation, and institutional knowledge associated with the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC). This role leads the collection, organization, validation, and transfer of utility-related information to ensure continuity of operations for power generation, water production and distribution, wastewater treatment, fuel systems, and other critical infrastructure. They will work closely with subject matter experts, operational personnel, and transition leadership to facilitate a seamless and compliant transition of U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) utility functions.

*This is a remote position based in the US.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead the development, organization, and management of utility transition packets to ensure uninterrupted utility services for Antarctic stations and field operations

Coordinate the collection, review, validation, and transfer of utility-related documentation, procedures, drawings, records, and operational data

Collaborate with utility subject matter experts to document current-state operations, maintenance practices, and critical infrastructure processes

Track transition deliverables, milestones, risks, and action items associated with utility operations

Support knowledge transfer activities related to power generation, water treatment and distribution, wastewater systems, fuel operations, and associated infrastructure

Ensure utility documentation is complete, accurate, properly version controlled, and maintained in designated repositories

Identify documentation gaps and coordinate efforts to obtain, update, or validate missing information

Facilitate communication between utility teams, transition personnel, and cross-functional stakeholders

Support risk identification and continuity planning efforts to minimize operational impacts during transition

Basic Qualifications

U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field

5+ years of experience supporting utilities, facilities operations, maintenance, infrastructure management, engineering support, or related operational functions

Experience managing, organizing, or maintaining technical documentation and records

Strong organizational and project coordination skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintainaccurate documentation and tracking systems

Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of facilities engineering, utility system operations, infrastructure maintenance, or reliability programs

Experience working with technical drawings, maintenance records, asset management systems, or utility documentation

Experience supporting government contracts, transition efforts, mobilizations, or operational readiness programs

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.

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.