Generator Technician

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Mission Technology Solutions seeks a Generator Technician for an OCONUS, 100% onsite role. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot generator systems to ensure power reliability for mission-critical operations.

Requires a SECRET clearance with upgrade potential to TS/SCI w/ Poly, 8+ years in generator work (3 in lead), and ability to work on-call and rotating shifts. Safety and teamwork are essential at KBR.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI w/ Poly.
• Eight (8)+ years of professional Generator experience, three (3) in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience troubleshooting engines, fuel systems, controls, and generators using prints, diagrams and specs.
• Experience maintaining and operating megawatt rated high amperage and high voltage generators.
• Knowledge of working with and monitoring contracted maintenance services.
• Willingness to work on-call, rotational shifts, and nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting engines, fuel systems, controls, and generators using prints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Maintenance and operation of megawatt rated high amperage and high voltage generators.
• Monitoring contracted maintenance services.
• Provide guidance and oversight for supervised personnel.
• Be willing to work on-call, rotational shifts, and nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams during power outages or emergencies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance & repair

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma / Vocational or Trade school

Tools

Prints and diagrams

High voltage generators

Job description

Generator Technician

This role will be located at an OCONUS location and 100% onsite.

Who We Are

KBR Mission Technology Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. We help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

The Mission Ahead

This role is within KBR/NSS Intel division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.

Who YOU Are

You’re a skilled Generator Technician with a strong background in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of generator systems. Your expertise ensures that critical power solutions are reliable and ready to support mission success for our customers. You excel at diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and conducting preventative maintenance, ensuring that generators operate at peak performance in any environment. At KBR, you bring a detail-oriented approach and a commitment to safety to every project. Known for your problem-solving skills and technical proficiency, you work effectively both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with other professionals to ensure that power systems are always operational and compliant with industry standards. Your proactive mindset and dedication to continuous improvement contribute to KBR’s mission of delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational readiness and security.

What You WILL DO

• Troubleshooting: Capable of troubleshooting engines, fuel systems, controls, and generators using prints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Maintenance and Repairs: Capable of maintaining and operating megawatt rated high amperage and high voltage generators.
• Monitoring: Knowledge of working with and monitoring contracted maintenance services.
• Oversight: Provide guidance and oversight for any person under your supervision.
• Schedule: Willingness to work on-call, rotational shifts, and nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Safety Compliance: Implement and uphold safety protocols during all operations, ensuring a safe work environment for yourself and others.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate activities and ensure seamless operations during power outages or emergencies.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance generator performance and operational efficiency.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to generator failures and emergencies, providing on-site support to restore power quickly and efficiently.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award and will be located OCONUS.

REQUIREMENTS

• Requires an active SECRET clearance, with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI w/ Poly High school diploma, Vocational or Trade school Graduate or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Eight (8)+ years of professional Generator experience, three (3) of which are in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience troubleshooting engines, fuel systems, controls, and generators using prints, diagrams and specifications.
• Experience maintaining and operating megawatt rated high amperage and high voltage generators.
• Knowledge of working with and monitoring contracted maintenance services.
• Willingness to work on-call, rotational shifts, and nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

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 their 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.