Antarctic Logistics Lead — Punta Arenas Hub

KBR, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Punta Arenas leads Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract activities, serving as senior operations leader for logistics, cargo, warehousing, and traveler services. The role focuses on coordinating with global partners, Chilean authorities, and internal teams to ensure seamless deployments and redeployments for USAP missions, with travel as required.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvements, while managing budgets and

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background check (NACI)
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business, or related field
• Typically 7+ years of experience in logistics/supply chain or field operations
• Experience supporting transportation, cargo movement, warehousing, traveler services, or international operations
• Knowledge of supply chain management, operational planning, logistics coordination, and contractor oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse international stakeholders
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, performance metrics, and resource needs
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics operations supporting movement of personnel, cargo, equipment, and materials to Antarctica
• Coordinate transport activities including airlift, cargo movement, traveler processing, and deployment ops
• Manage relationships with local service providers, vendors, and logistics partners
• Collaborate with Antarctic stations, aviation operations, and science support teams to meet mission requirements
• Oversee warehousing, cargo staging, container management, and inventory in Punta Arenas
• Support seasonal deployment/redeployment, including orientation and traveler support
• Monitor performance and implement process improvements for efficiency and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with contracts, local regulations, environmental requirements, and customs

Skills

Logistics management

Cross-cultural communication

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/International Business

Tools

Contractor oversight

Job description

KBR, Inc in Punta Arenas leads Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract activities, serving as senior operations leader for logistics, cargo, warehousing, and traveler services. The role focuses on coordinating with global partners, Chilean authorities, and internal teams to ensure seamless deployments and redeployments for USAP missions, with travel as required.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvements, while managing budgets and