UABOS Spain: Chief of Fire Emergency Services

KBR, Inc.; Sevilla; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Chief of Fire Emergency Services to lead the Fire Protection Flight at Morón Air Base, Spain. The role directs policy, training, budgeting, and long-term fire protection planning, coordinating with local agencies and ensuring safety and mission readiness.

Requirements include extensive fire service leadership, DoD certifications, and English proficiency. The position involves challenging environments, PPE enforcement, and potential deployment considerations.

Qualifications

• US Citizen? (implied by US DoD requirement).
• 5 years’ experience as Fire Chief or Deputy Chief.
• 15 years’ experience with ARFF/Structural, Haz-mat, medical emergencies and confined space rescue.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop plans/policies, and oversee the activities of the Fire Protection Flight.
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Manage fire prevention and protection plans and programs; assume command at crashes, fires, or emergencies.
• Determine needs and budgets for fire protection equipment and services.
• Represent the Fire Protection Flight with installation and functional area organizations.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules; enforce PPE usage.
• Participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
• Wear a uniform and operate under adverse environmental conditions.
• Drive a motor vehicle and maintain required certifications.

Skills

Fire Chief exp

ARFF/Structural

English proficiency

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Fire Technology

Job description

UABOS Spain: Chief of Fire Emergency Services

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

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

Plans, develops, and implements department policy. Directs and coordinates department operations. Reviews and develops departmental training. Coordinates departmental budget. Develops, maintains, and produces emergency operations plans for the department. Maintains contact with local community agencies. Plans and directs operations during training and emergencies. Plans, develops and implements an overall company long-term strategic plan involving fire protection. Formulates mission plans involving fire protection.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop plans/policies, and oversee the activities of the Fire Protection Flight.
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Manages fire prevention and protection plans and programs. Shall assume command at crashes, fire, or emergency situations, directing activities and personnel, transmitting instructions to Assistant Chiefs on the scene or other personnel as to the procedures to be followed contingent on complexity of the incident.
• Determines needs, budgets for, and recommends acquisition of additional and or different fire protection, firefighting, and specialized rescue equipment, contract services, formal training etc.
• Represents the Fire Protection Flight with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
• Must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
• Required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management & to enforce wear of PPE.
• This position requires the employee to wear a uniform.
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle.
• This position requires an annual physical.
• Ability to maintain current CPR.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen.
• Valid driver’s license.
• U.S. Secret Clearance required or able to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Fire Technology.
• 5 years’ experience as Fire Chief or Deputy Chief.
• 15 years’ experience with ARFF/Structural, Haz-mat, medical emergencies and confined space rescue firefighting experience in an organized fire protection function that provides fire suppression services.
• Experience directing firefighting operations to include fighting aircraft and structural fires, performing rescue services, and responding to hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, and confined space rescues.
• Knowledge of the chemistry of fire, preventive maintenance and operations of firefighting and rescue equipment, physical and chemical properties of combustible materials and building structures and their component systems.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English.
• Ability to meet position certifications in accordance with IAW DOD 6055.06-M:
• Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
• Fire Officer IV
• Fire Instructor II
• Fire Inspector II

Preferred Qualifications

• On Scene Commanders’ Course
• ICS 300 & 400
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include medical, dental, AD&D. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.