O&M Site Lead — On‑Site Ops for Critical Facilities

KBR Careers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Site Lead to coordinate daily site operations and maintenance activities, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance of facility assets.

The on-site leader will guide technicians, operators, and contractors while aligning with site leadership, regulatory requirements, and customer needs. This contingency position is dependent on contract award.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations, maintenance, facilities, utilities, manufacturing, energy, or other industrial environments.
• Experience leading or coordinating maintenance and operational activities in a team‑oriented setting.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, maintenance practices, and operational procedures.
• Strong communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily operations and maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient site performance.
• Direct and support maintenance technicians, operators, and contractors in the execution of scheduled and corrective work.
• Monitor equipment performance and system reliability, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and asset availability.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs in accordance with site requirements and established procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate work schedules, maintenance outages, and operational activities to minimize downtime and service interruptions.
• Investigate equipment failures, operational issues, and safety incidents, assisting with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, work orders, and operational reports within applicable systems.
• Support inventory management, procurement of parts and materials, and contractor oversight activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process optimization efforts.

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field

Job description

KBR is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Site Lead to coordinate daily site operations and maintenance activities, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance of facility assets.

The on-site leader will guide technicians, operators, and contractors while aligning with site leadership, regulatory requirements, and customer needs. This contingency position is dependent on contract award.