Title:
Poland BOSS: Master Electrician
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Program Summary
KBR proudly serves as the performance-based contractor for Base Operations Services at the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System in Naval Support Facility (NSF) Redzikowo, Poland. This program focuses on the deployment and operational management of the sophisticated Aegis system, designed to intercept, and neutralize short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. Our primary mission is to ensure seamless base operations, directly enhancing strategic defense capabilities.

NSF Redzikowo, housing the second Aegis Ashore system, plays a crucial role in NATO's defense against missile threats. Commissioned in September, the facility emphasizes our commitment to supporting key military infrastructures. Its strategic location northwest of Warsaw, near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, positions it strategically in European defense.

Our involvement in NSF Redzikowo includes comprehensive Base Operations Services, showcasing KBR's expertise in managing complex military facilities. The base incorporates essential infrastructure, such as administrative offices, housing, dining facilities, security buildings, and athletic facilities—all maintained to the highest standards.

Introduction and Purpose:
KBR takes pride in serving as the performance-based contractor for Base Operations Services at the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System located in Naval Support Facility (NSF) Redzikowo, Poland. This program, integral to global defense strategies, revolves around the deployment and operational management of the Aegis system—a sophisticated missile defense technology designed to intercept and neutralize short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. Our primary objective in this crucial mission is to ensure the seamless functioning and support of the base's operations, directly contributing to its strategic defense capabilities.

Significance within the Broader Organization: NSF Redzikowo, featuring the second Aegis Ashore system, plays a critical role in NATO's defense network against missile threats. Officially commissioned in September, this facility underscores our commitment to supporting key military infrastructures. Its strategic location, approximately 225 miles northwest of Warsaw and in proximity to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, positions it at a pivotal point in European defense.

Key Achievements and Impact: Our involvement in NSF Redzikowo encompasses comprehensive Base Operations Services, showcasing KBR's expertise in managing complex military facilities. Despite initial operational delays, the project is nearing completion, achieving significant milestones under our stewardship. The base incorporates essential infrastructure, including administrative offices, housing, dining facilities, security buildings, and athletic facilities—all maintained and operated to the highest standards.

Team Size and Expertise:
The KBR team at NSF Redzikowo comprises 127 dedicated professionals, each bringing specialized skills and expertise to the project. This diverse team is responsible for a range of services, from administrative support to the maintenance of critical infrastructure, ensuring the operational readiness and efficiency of the base.

Location and Infrastructure:
Situated at a former military and civilian airfield, NSF Redzikowo's infrastructure is tailored to support the unique requirements of the Aegis Ashore system. The facility includes a fire-control radar deckhouse, an associated Aegis command, control, and communications suite, and several launch modules for interceptor missiles. This setup mirrors the successful deployment of a similar system in Deveselu, Romania, highlighting the replicable and scalable nature of our operational expertise.

Industry Recognition:
While specific industry recognitions for this project are not detailed, the scale and complexity of our operations at NSF Redzikowo demonstrate KBR's capability and commitment to supporting critical defense initiatives. Our role in this project serves as a testament to our expertise in managing large-scale, high-stakes military operations and infrastructure.

This program summary encapsulates KBR's crucial role and contributions to the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System at NSF Redzikowo, showcasing our ability to manage and operate significant military installations, deliver operational excellence, and contribute to global security and stability.

Job Summary
Assists the General Foreman or Superintendent in identifying key success factors for the Electrical crew, providing leadership to establish organizational structure and processes for construction and maintenance services. Responsible for executing electrical services, ensuring quality assurance, overseeing subcontractor performance, and managing construction costs. Evaluates electrical service execution for compliance with contracts, design data, schedule, cost budgets, and quality, communicating status, issues, and impacts to the project team. Maintains short-range plans, reviews deviations with the General Foreman or Superintendent, and monitors cost and man-hour budgets. Requires Certification as a Master Electrician or equivalent and 5+ years of experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform/supervise LV/MV Switching Procedures 50/60Hz and LV/MV Isolations 50/60Hz.
• Operate, maintain, and repair permanent 50/60Hz electrical power transmission and distribution systems.
• Conduct the operation of Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution Systems, including switchgear, medium and low voltage distribution lines, with tasks such as monitoring and regulating equipment controls, maintaining operating records, logs, and reports, and examining and making minor adjustments to equipment and system components.
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of systems equipment and components per ANSI, ASME, NFPA, and OMSI standards, O&M manuals, and other specific operating manuals, procedures, and instructions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for electrical infrastructure, including UPS systems and emergency backup generators, ensuring maximum uptime per contract requirements.
• Determine customer requirements, plan, procure materials and services, assign and direct installation work, document changes, and maintain history files on infrastructure changes.
• Maintain and periodically test backup UPS and Emergency Power Generation systems, along with associated switchgear; monitor performance and interpret data to identify potential issues.
• Maintain short-range look-ahead plans, discussing costs and impacts with the team and customer.
• Supervise crew scheduling, ensuring personnel are qualified for tasks, directing assigned work, monitoring completed product quality, and providing training and experience for crew development.
• Provide recommendations and estimates to assist the customer with equipment upgrades and end-of-life replacements.
• Review resources and costs for each project with the customer, obtaining approval prior to execution.
• Submit results and lessons learned reports to the customer following project completion.
• Note: This position involves supervisory duties.

Note: This is a general description reflecting the concept and intent of the position and may not include all inherent work requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 12 months of remaining validity AND with at least 4 blank visa/stamp pages remaining.
• Must possess driver's license with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
• Must possess security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain.
• The skills for this position are acquired through Certification as Electrician and 5-8 years of experience.
• Master Electrical License/Certification- In date
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, document, plan, and perform work activities independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• NAVFAC Experience

COVID VACCINATION:
In compliance with the U.S. federal government’s vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.

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.