PSAB BOSS: Power Generator Technician

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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 encompass five (5) 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 generators units at other locations.

Job Summary

The Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) Power Generator Technician shall ensure Prime Power Generation and provides, continuous power with 99% availability to Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Ensure primary power generators are working by performing load tests, preventative maintenance, and repairing any equipment. May involve support of remote sites at other locations where air travel is a requirement.  Knowledge of Cummins-powered trailer-mounted portable generators is a plus. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Must be able to systematically troubleshoot and repair generators ranging in size from 5 to 60KW to 1MW from 4-cylinder to 16-cylinder engines and ensuring the accessory equipment used with the generators are functional and repaired.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions using technical orders, manufacturers' handbooks, local procedures, codes, and directives.
• This position 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.
• Work with a diverse, international, and multi-skilled workforce as well as work hand in hand with electricians.
• As required, be available within two (2) hours of notification to meet on the installation with Government personnel.
• Ensure the successful delivery of services to 4,000 personnel, plus or minus 10%, at all times.
• 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 contractual performance objectives are met.
• 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 required
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Commercial/Industry Power Generations certification(s), Completion of Vocational school, or graduate from a DOD power generation Tech School
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U. S. Driver's License.
• Must possess 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 ability to obtain a secret clearance before deploying.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
• Candidate must also meet CENTCOM MOD-15 theater requirements.

Skills:

• Principles of electronics and electricity including generation, including computation and measurement of common properties (resistance, inductance, capacitance, voltage, and current), conversion, transformation, distribution, and utilization.
• Transformers and regulator operations and connection; grounding and lightning protection systems.
• Types, capacity, and purpose of low/medium voltage circuits, circuit breakers, switches, fuses, regulators, relays, instruments, and meters associated with electric generation and distribution.
• Ability to interpreting instrument and meter readings as well as wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical publications.
• Techniques of operating and maintaining internal combustion engines, generators, generating plants, distribution panels, and accessory equipment and the use and purpose of test equipment.
• Safety rules and practices as well as environmental policies, principles of management and the operation and repair of electrical power production systems.
• Aptitude and skills for engines and chassis repair.
• 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
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
• Have knowledge on military and commercial publications and environmental regulations.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications, USAF Power Production (3E0X2) AFSC experience is 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.