UABOS Turkey LN: HVAC Foreman

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Program Summary

KBR supports the operational needs of U.S. armed forces at Morón Air Base in Spain and several bases in Turkey. Our services ensure smooth operations, allowing Air Force and government personnel to focus on their missions. We provide program management, civil engineering, morale, welfare, and recreation support, among other essential services. Awarded by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center, our contract spans a five-year base period with three one-year options, reflecting our commitment to excellence and operational support.

Job Summary

Primary responsibilities include plan and organize HVAC and mechanical system operations, supervise staff, perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on chilled water systems, hot water heaters, boilers, HVAC package and split systems, air compressors, window units, freezer boxes, refrigerators, Building Automation systems and other miscellaneous refrigeration equipment, plumbing systems, electrical systems, carpentry, painting and grounds maintenance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervises work and conduct of all HVAC personnel.
• Responds to emergency service calls and installations on a variety of complex HVAC systems. Coordinates the shutdown and restarting of HVAC systems, during and after utility outages.
• Communicates with customer regarding the status of repair and installations.
• Keeps supervisor aware of unusual, or costly situations.
• Performs tests and troubleshooting using various analog and digital test equipment, ohmmeters, ammeters, voltmeters, watt meters, transistor testers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, frequency meters, protective relays, and cable test equipment.
• Repairs and maintains computer-based systems that control and monitor a building’s mechanical and electrical HVAC automation systems.
• Monitors for malfunctions to identify faulty equipment and conducts routine repairs of Building Automation system hardware to include disassembly, replacement, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Ensures equipment, shop areas, and vehicles are maintained properly. Tests HVAC equipment and makes necessary adjustments for efficient operation.
• Prepare, update, and maintain a variety of data forms, records, and reports.
• Comply with local and US electrical safety codes, standards, regulations, practices, and environmental laws.
• Ensures team members maintain the safety standards and donning the proper Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform duties such as driver, laborer, grass cutting, painting, washing/cleaning shop areas, mechanical rooms and vehicles.
• Work uncommon/flexible duty hours (shifts, weekends and holidays).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematic wiring diagrams, manufactures’ literature, and standard operating procedures.
• Use test equipment to trouble shoot basic AC/DC Theory, 1-phase/3-phase power, system protection, and electronic/electrical equipment.
• Use desktop and mobile devices to access Building Automation systems to perform equipment monitoring functions.
• Physical requirements include being able to lift 23 kilos, climbing ladders, extended sitting or standing, and working in normal and adverse weather conditions due to work requirements.
• Ability to lead, direct, motivate, inspire, encourage work in a positive manner and provides input for performance evaluations.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Basic Qualifications

• Turkish Citizen
• Technical High School graduate/completed, department of HVAC/Refrigeration.
• Must be capable of writing, listening, and reading English at a minimum of level 1.
• Must be capable of completing basic HVAC/Refrigeration courses in English.
• Must be capable of obtaining a Turkish security clearance
• Must possess a valid driver license (minimum “B” class).
• Military obligation must be completed

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year HVAC College degree (İklimlendirme, Soğutma Yüksekokulu),
• Boiler Operator License (SANAYİ KAZANI İŞLETME BELGESİ) will supersede in first selection.

KBR Benefits

Local Nationals (LN) personnel will receive benefits in accordance with the collective labor agreement (CLA) within the appropriate country location where they reside. KBR supports 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.