Entry-Level Suit Technician

KBR; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Houston seeks an Entry-Level EMU Suit Technician to test and maintain EMU Training Suits and components for NBL training events. You will follow documented procedures and support engineering with fit checks and other tasks alongside a team of technicians.

Responsibilities include maintenance, assembly, testing, repair of hardware, applying engineering changes, and performing functional tests of EMU components and EVA hardware.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and technical training.
• Able to read and interpret WADs and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with pressure systems.
• Excellent oral and written communications; read and interpret work documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, assembly, testing, repair and processing of hardware to support events and deliverables; incorporate engineering changes and perform functional tests of EMU components and EVA hardware.
• Interface with other technicians, engineering, logistics and bond room personnel daily to perform duties.
• Maintain and repair EMU training hardware; work from drawings/schematics and equipment specifications.
• Assist other team members with suit processing and checklist verification.

Skills

Teamwork

Technical reading

MS Office

Oral & written communication

Physical endurance

Pressure systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Training

Tools

SARAH

On Base

Job description

Title: Entry-Level Suit Technician Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

The Entry Level EMU Suit technician will be responsible for testing and maintenance of EMU Training Suits and Suit components for the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Training events as well as other suited events. Technician will perform duties per documented processing procedures. Suit technicians will assist Engineering in various activities from fit checks for suited subjects to as well. Technicians will interface with other technicians, engineering, logistics and bond room personnel on a daily basis to perform job duties.

Responsibilities will include: Maintenance, assembly, testing, repair and processing of hardware to support various events, and deliverables; incorporates engineering changes, and performs functional performance testing of Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) components, associated Extravehicular Activity (EVA) hardware, and other hardware as assigned.

Maintaining and repairing of EMU Training Hardware as required Ability to work from drawings/schematics, equipment specifications, test procedures etc. Maintaining certifications to perform job functions Ability to work in various job related database, i.e. SARAH, On Base Perform NBL Safety Walk Through Able to operate motor vehicle for delivery of hardware to various events Keeping Lead informed of currents status of hardware to meet event/customer milestones Assisting other team mates as required with suit processing, i.e. checklist verification

Requirements: Must be able to perform physical activities Experience with Pressure Systems Excellent oral and written communications; must be able to read and interpret Work Authorizing Documents (WADs) and mechanical design drawings Capacity to work in a team environment Must have a working knowledge of MS Office Suite

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, Technical Training 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 an ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and foster an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.

New | KBR 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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments.
• Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish our sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.