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KBR MISS: HVAC Technician Supervisor (Contingency Hire) in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Title:
MISS: HVAC Technician Supervisor (Contingency Hire)
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
The MISS program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at supporting the U.S. Department of State’s operations in Iraq. In addition to providing ongoing base operations and Life Support Services, KBR will provide differentiated advisory and consultancy capabilities to the Iraqi Government with a focus on creating an effective program environment to support delivery of strategic economic planning, strategy development, feasibility studies, technical reviews and large-scale project management. Under this contract KBR will provide facility maintenance, procurement, critical supply functions, along with food services, base camp operations, renovations, construction, and medical services.
POSITION SUMMARY
The HVAC Technician Supervisor will be based at one of the Amentum sites in Iraq and serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for leading installation, maintenance, and repair to HVAC equipment throughout assigned site and will report to the HVAC Supervisor. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
Please note: This position is located in Baghdad, Iraq and is contingent on award.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise a team of HVAC Technicians and ensure that all assigned HVAC systems are maintained.
Maintain KBR’s Zero Harm Initiative, ensuring a safe workplace and that safety is the highest priority.
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.
Operate, maintain and repair site HVAC systems including but not limited to: air-cooled chillers, window air conditioners and split units up to 5 tons, package units up to 50 tons, VFD’s, with motors ranging from 5hp to 40hp, VFD’s, with motors ranging from 5hp to 40hp, containerized reefers and walk in coolers, chiller control boards working around high AC and DC voltages, VAV boxes, electric heaters, and exhaust fans, direct exchange units, air handling units, filters and chemical biological filters (if applicable), ductwork, dampers, actuators, fans, cold water lines, heating and cooling units, fan coil units, electric reheats, diffusers, vents, variable air volume (VAV) boxes, exhaust fans, supply fans, smoke exhaust fans, fresh air ducts, control valves, cooling coils and ventilation systems for laundry rooms, kitchens and rest rooms.
Mount compressors, condenser units and air handling units, following blueprints, engineering specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
Perform daily inspections of equipment as part of the RCM program maintaining daily inspection reports, maintaining daily logbooks, and maintaining inventory control records.
Use refrigerant charging equipment and recovery equipment.
Be on-call 24/7 and willing to respond quickly to critical issues.
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
Be responsible for facility custodianship of work area and management of tools, equipment and spare parts for HVAC operations.
Schedule personnel, including shifts and rotations, to maintain acceptable levels of service at all times.
Assign tasks, establish/enforce standards of conduct and performance in the work environment.
Inspect and audit work in progress as well as completed work to ensure work meets applicable codes, quality standards and customer satisfaction.
Manage tools and inventory to ensure proper accountability and adequate supply levels to meet routine operational needs and reasonable surges and non-routine requests.
Complete quantitative and qualitative reports.
Provide verbal and written input on policies, plans and procedures, and other administrative tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have an Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security clearance and maintain it for the duration of your employment on this contract. Due to this, you must be a U.S. Citizen to be eligible for this position.
A high school diploma or GED and vocational training in HVAC and Refrigeration
Ten (10) years’ HVACR (Refrigeration) repair experience on commercial equipment.
Experience in OCONUS operations and maintenance projects in an international environment preferred.
Must have a valid Master HVAC Technician License or Certification or be able to obtain one within 180 days of employment.
Must have knowledge of applicable U.S. codes, International Mechanical Code 2012 and acceptable trade practices.
Must have good organizational skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions.
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility is required.
Must have the 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.
Must have cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
Must have proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Requires excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to facilitate and disseminate information.
Must be able to crouch, bend, reach and crawl in all weather conditions.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Must be willing to work in austere conditions.
Requires a valid passport with at least 12 months of validity and 6 blank pages.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous HVAC experience in an OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
Able to perform physical labor including safely lifting a minimum of 70 pounds.
Expertise in standard shop computations and measuring instruments.
Able to collect, analyze, and summarize data and prepare daily reports and work orders.
Must have good organizational and communication skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
Knowledge and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Knowledge of all principles and processes involved in operating and supporting HVACR functions at an overseas facility.
Experience providing excellent customer services.
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.
Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D, R&R, an Employee Support Program and more. 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, and safer. We Deliver – Together.