Title:
PSAB BOSS: Journeyman Electrician (Secret Clearance)
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Program Summary
The KBR PSAB Program provides comprehensive BASE OPERATING SUPPORT SERVICES (BOSS) at Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). These services are delivered to support the 378 Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), mission partners, and tenant units, encompassing a diverse range of personnel including transient, temporary duty (TDY), permanent party, and rotational personnel. Additionally, the program extends its services to include remote Army sites within PSAB. This program ensures the seamless functioning of operations, maintenance, and support activities essential for the sustained mission readiness and operational effectiveness of PSAB and its associated units. This job also entails potential travel to work on electrical systems in support of power generation and environmental control unit systems at other locations.
Job Summary
The Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) Journeyman Electrician shall function as an integral team member, cooperating with and supporting U.S. deployed forces, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and shall share information with other integral team members as required. As a Journeyman Electrician, responsibilities include ensuring Installation, maintenance, and repairs interior, exterior, overhead, underground electrical power distribution systems and components such as capacitor banks, vacuum and air brake switches, breakers, transformers, fuses, lighting fixtures, receptacles, and motors. Inspecting, tests, and services overhead line conductors and direct buried cables, and those in underground ducts and conduits as well as inspects powerline poles for pest damage, deterioration, and loose hardware. May involve support of remote sites at other locations where air travel is a requirement.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage and work with a diverse, international, and multi-skilled workforce as well as work hand in hand with power production/generation personnel.
- Electrical lead shall ensure personnel are adequately trained, and personnel assigned to all tasks have the requisite knowledge and skills to meet minimum performance requirements as well as comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Responsible for proper utilization, accounting, and safeguarding of all government and contractor provided property (e.g., to include government facilities, equipment tools, information, and Data).Ensure required contractual submittals are provided to the government.
- Ensure the successful delivery of services to 4,000 personnel, plus or minus 10%, at all times.
- Ensure compliance with all US laws, Saudi Labor Law, US EPA Guidelines, Final Governing Standards (FGS), Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD), US Building Codes, Department of Defense (DoD) Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) standards. In addition, ensure site activities comply with applicable US, DoD, and Host Country codes and standards for Building & Fire codes concerning health, safety, and the environment in the design and construction of real property facilities at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
- May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions that require wear of hard hats, gloves, steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protection equipment (PPE); may be required to push, pull, and lift heavy equipment.
- Use of Land Mobile Radios, cell phones, laptops, and other devices to maintain contact and accountability of work activities.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Work will be indoors and outdoors.
- Exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals may occur.
- Overtime and shift work may be required depending on contractual needs as well as occasional to frequent travel.
- Employees must comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions.
- Task specific work environment training may be provided.
- Must be prepared to function in a wartime or contingency environment to support U.S. interests.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
- Physical requirements include lifting up to 35lb, team lifting up to 50lbs, climbing, extended sitting, or standing, stooping, stretching, and bending.
- Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots as well as Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) which may include but not limited to Level III plus/IV Individual Body Armor with both front and back ballistic plates, ACH helmet, clothing (undergarments, shirts and pants and/or coveralls), reflective vests/belts, sound suppression devices, etc.
- Day-to-day physical requirements may involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs. frequently, etc.
- Work requires moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking upstairs.
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience with similar projects.
- Commercial/Industry Electrical certification(s), Completion of Electrical Vocational school, or graduate from a DOD Electrical Tech School
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current, U. S. Driver's License.
- Must possess U.S. passport book (not passport card) with at least 13 months of remaining validity and 6 blank visa/stamp pages remaining.
- Must have and maintain a valid U. S. SECRET Security Clearance or must be able to acquire a Secret Clearance
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
- Candidates must also meet CENTCOM MOD-15 theater requirements.
- Mandatory knowledge on the principles of electricity and electronics, including computation and measurement of common properties (resistance, inductance, capacitance, voltage, and current), transformers and regulator operations and connection; grounding and lightning protection systems.
- Ability to interpret drawings and schematics as well as reading electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
- Know and be able to apply the fundamentals of working on high and low voltage energized lines; applications of safety requirements related to installation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
- Know and be able to apply the principles of fire and intrusion alarms; cathodic protection systems; and airfield lighting systems.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, pole top, aerial lift, and manhole rescue
- Have knowledge of military and commercial publications and environmental regulations.
Skills:
- Pro-active, well organized, results-oriented, and team player with decision-making ability.
- Use computers & related software such as Microsoft Office and other common products used in office environments.
- Able and willing to work periods of long hours to meet mission requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with documented supervisory experience.
- Experience in contingency environments as well as knowledge & experience working with government contracts.
- As required, be available within two (2) hours of notification to meet on the installation with Government personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- USAF (3EO) and/or other similar Military/DOD MOS electrical experience highly desired.
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.
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient.
