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KBR, Inc. · 4 months ago

MISS: Mechanical Supervisor (Contingency Hire)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a company supporting the US Department of State’s operations in Iraq through various services including facility maintenance and project management. The Mechanical Supervisor will oversee the operations and maintenance of mechanical systems at the Baghdad Embassy Compound, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing maintenance staff and programs.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Oversees the operations and maintenance of large, complex mechanical systems and equipment throughout the site

Resolves complicated mechanical problems with minimal disruption to BEC operations and restores these systems to their designed operating parameters and efficiency following the manufacturer’s guidance and industry best practices

Regularly exercises pump valves and dampers; lubrication of mechanical joints, gears and bearings; tests potable water; air balancing, etc

Oversees a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for critical and non-critical HVAC equipment and systems by directing personnel and ensuring they use KPIs to analyze equipment and system performance, and that their repair and service techniques are code and life safety compliant

Maintains; monitors; troubleshoots; configures; identifies; isolates and corrects faults; performs diagnostic tests; ensures the proper operations of designated equipment and systems

Prepares weekly, monthly and annual status reports, documenting the operation performance and efficiency of equipment and systems, with recommendations to the Facility Manager for scheduling outages for preventative maintenance, major overhauls or replacements

Solves complicated mechanical problems to increase mechanical systems efficiency

Estimates future maintenance costs and potential savings and formulates recommended mechanical projects

Observe the execution of construction to assure adherence to approved drawings and specifications, inspect construction workmanship, materials, and methods of equipment

Provide budget input for operating, maintenance and repair, and replacement costs to include all tools, special equipment and spare parts required to maintain all systems

Assist in maintaining the Global Maintenance Management System (GMMS) for the mechanical department to ensure that planned preventative service events and unscheduled events are recorded/documented in GMMS and closed out when they are completed

Develops short- and long-range work plans for mechanical staff; prioritizes assignments based on criticality and order of receipt

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering DegreePreventative Maintenance ProgramMechanical Systems KnowledgeMechanical Drafting SoftwareProject ManagementSafety AwarenessTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree, or equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, or similar engineering degree that is close in degree course requirements, from an accredited university/college. To be acceptable, the curriculum must be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or an equivalent engineering board

Minimum of five (5) years working experience as a project engineer at a manufacturing plant, major resort, hospital, office complex or a large university/school system managing a preventative maintenance program tracking scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requests and their related expenses

Work experience must demonstrate a progression of increased responsibility throughout their career, including developing scopes of work (SOW), construction documents (plans and specifications), and cost estimates for new construction projects, building repairs, equipment overhauls and equipment replacement schedules

Minimum of one (1) year experience in management and supervision

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

Preferred

Knowledge of mechanical theory including the laws of thermodynamics, how to size mechanical equipment including air conditioners, fan coil units, boilers, air handling units, pumps, water and hydronic piping systems, heat exchangers and other associated mechanical equipment

Knowledge of basic electrical theory, especially ohms law, in order to troubleshoot problems with mechanical system controls

Ability to diagnose the root cause of a mechanical problem and what materials and equipment are needed to facilitate repairs

Ability to work safely on mechanical equipment and components including the use of lock-out/tag-out safety measures

Detailed technical knowledge of the mechanical systems within his/her area of responsibility

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, various equipment schedules and other construction documents

Proficient with mechanical engineering drafting, engineering management software, preparation and maintenance of daily construction logs, capable of reviewing coordination design drawings for code compliance and the ability to create mechanical engineering cost estimates

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules

Expert computer skills, specifically Microsoft Project, Word and Excel

Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team

Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees