Onsite Chief Engineer – Contingency Hire

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About the role

  • Chief Engineer overseeing operations for the U.S. Department of State in Iraq. Responsible for water treatment and power plant operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace
  • Comply with all Environmental & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals
  • Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation
  • Responsible for managing, monitoring and tracking physical plant and building operations services
  • Supervise and oversee the operations of the water and waste water treatment plants to include all water quality laboratory, pumping, filtering, piping and control systems
  • Ensure the viability, availability and safety of water treatment and waste distribution systems
  • Maintain water well operations and water storage systems
  • Manage water treatment waste stream to contractual standards
  • Oversee the: Prime power and water/waste water treatment programs; Operation, calibration, diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs to all mechanical, electrical equipment systems and electrical/pneumatic control systems; Preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, repair, installation and modernization of all power generation, transmission and distribution equipment on site; and Support of prime power generators made by Caterpillar, Cummins, Perkins, FG Wilson and other manufacturers, with outputs ranging from 20KW up to 160KW.
  • Provide daily guidance and direction to supervisors, operators, mechanics and technicians
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections
  • Report any malfunctions or lack of compliance with SOW to the Chief Engineer
  • Assist in developing the SOW when requested, including diagrams and specifications in compliance with Overseas Building Operations (OBO), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National electric Code (NEC) standards
  • Maintain effective, timely and respectful communication and interaction with other employees and managers, and support other organizations
  • Perform administrative tasks including ordering material, inventorying and scheduling work
  • Manage logistics, stock levels and workflow processes
  • Collect, analyze and summarize data for report preparation and submit written reports
  • Maintain appropriate technical library and record keeping, which documents all procedures necessary to accomplish assigned responsibilities
  • Responsible for facility custodianship of work area and management of tools, equipment and spare parts
  • Take initiative to analyze situations and make frequent technical decisions based on specifications, safety and electrical codes
  • Evaluate operational effectiveness and develop/maintain effective operational control mechanisms
  • Responsible for allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs
  • Identify problem areas and respond to mission requirements to perform task order requirements
  • Plan and manage projects
  • Control resources; monitor staff proficiency and qualifications; monitor the locations and activities of assets; and coordinate the flow of information to and from O&M staff and USG representatives
  • Resolve physical plant and building operations issues
  • Enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment
  • Participates on safety committees and teams
  • Ensures that employees conform to KBR quality policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable KBR Quality System documents and customer requirements, providing services that meet or exceed customer expectations

Requirements

  • BS in engineering, electrical/mechanical preferred
  • 5 years' supervisory experience in physical plant and building operations including power plants for large facilities
  • Relevant overseas physical plant and building operations experience
  • Previous international experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective
  • Knowledge of applicable U.S. codes and accepted trade practices
  • Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) certification as a Certified Plant Engineer (CFE) or United States Coast Guard (USCG) Third Assistant Engineer of Steam, Motor or Gas Turbine License of any horsepower or a U.S. Stationary Engineers License.
  • US Citizen
  • US Passport with minimum one plus year validity remaining
  • Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
  • Must currently possess a U.S. Government (USG) issued Secret security clearance and/or a favorable USG Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) certification prior to being hired is required for the position
  • Must maintain eligibility at the required clearance or certification level for the duration of the task order

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule
  • career advancement through professional training and development

Job title

Chief Engineer – Contingency Hire

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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