ANTARCTICA: Utilities Packet Lead

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Career development

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Utilities Packet Lead to drive the transition of Antarctic utility operations, ensuring continuity of power, water, wastewater, and fuel systems. You will coordinate SMEs and operations teams to collect, validate, and transfer critical documentation and procedures, enabling a compliant, seamless handover for USAP facilities.

Responsibilities include leading packet development, tracking milestones and risks, and ensuring proper version control in designated

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a NACI background check.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years supporting utilities, facilities operations, maintenance, or related functions.
• Experience managing technical documentation and records.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of utility transition packets to ensure uninterrupted services.
• Coordinate collection, review, validation, and transfer of documentation and drawings.
• Document current-state operations and critical infrastructure processes.
• Track milestones, risks, and action items for transition projects.
• Support knowledge transfer for power, water, wastewater, and fuel operations.
• Ensure documentation is complete, version-controlled, and stored properly.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Project coordination

Documentation management

Communication proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Engineering/Facilities/PM degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Teams/Outlook

Job description

Title

ANTARCTICA: Utilities Packet Lead

Belong, Connect, Grow, with 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’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Program Summary

The National Science Foundation (NSF) manages the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The USAP supports all U.S. scientific research and related logistics in Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels that operate along the continental margin and in the Southern Ocean. Science within the Antarctic research portfolio is chosen and funded by NSF and other Federal agencies, including NASA, NOAA, and the Department of Energy. The purpose of the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) is to enable that science.

All participants are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority. This includes compliance with all ASESC environmental health & safety, and quality assurance requirements.

Job Summary

The Utilities Packet Lead supports the successful transition of utility operations, systems, documentation, and institutional knowledge associated with the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC). This role leads the collection, organization, validation, and transfer of utility-related information to ensure continuity of operations for power generation, water production and distribution, wastewater treatment, fuel systems, and other critical infrastructure. They will work closely with subject matter experts, operational personnel, and transition leadership to facilitate a seamless and compliant transition of U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) utility functions.

• This is a remote position based in the US.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead the development, organization, and management of utility transition packets to ensure uninterrupted utility services for Antarctic stations and field operations
• Coordinate the collection, review, validation, and transfer of utility-related documentation, procedures, drawings, records, and operational data
• Collaborate with utility subject matter experts to document current-state operations, maintenance practices, and critical infrastructure processes
• Track transition deliverables, milestones, risks, and action items associated with utility operations
• Support knowledge transfer activities related to power generation, water treatment and distribution, wastewater systems, fuel operations, and associated infrastructure
• Ensure utility documentation is complete, accurate, properly version controlled, and maintained in designated repositories
• Identify documentation gaps and coordinate efforts to obtain, update, or validate missing information
• Facilitate communication between utility teams, transition personnel, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Support risk identification and continuity planning efforts to minimize operational impacts during transition

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience supporting utilities, facilities operations, maintenance, infrastructure management, engineering support, or related operational functions
• Experience managing, organizing, or maintaining technical documentation and records
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation and tracking systems
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of facilities engineering, utility system operations, infrastructure maintenance, or reliability programs
• Experience working with technical drawings, maintenance records, asset management systems, or utility documentation
• Experience supporting government contracts, transition efforts, mobilizations, or operational readiness programs

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• 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’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.

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