Stationary Engineer

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions team is seeking a Stationary Engineer to support a government client in Aurora, Colorado. The role focuses on operating and maintaining critical facilities and utility plants to ensure continuous mission support, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualified candidates will have a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least seven years of facilities operations experience. EPA 608 certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
• 7+ years of facilities operations experience.
• State/local license or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience managing 24/7/365 operations and teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor maintenance and operation of chiller and generator plants.
• Direct operations and maintenance of utility plants and distribution systems.
• Oversee 24/7 operational support teams, including training and performance feedback.
• Implement preventive maintenance and scheduling to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and environmental requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

24/7 operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (preferred)

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Stationary Engineer

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Stationary Engineer to join our team supporting a government client in Aurora, Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor maintenance and operation of the chiller and generator plants
• Responsible for directing and managing all contractor personnel at the Utility Plants and rooms, and be responsible for the maintenance of the Utility Plants and its distribution equipment and systems
• Direct the operations and maintenance of the site's critical facilities guaranteeing the continuity of critical operations, with a commitment to reliability for around-the-clock mission support.
• Provide management oversight to 24/7 operational support teams, technicians, and vendors, including guidance, training and performance feedback. Ensure all work performed complies with safety protocols and industry standards.
• Implement an effective preventive maintenance program, including maintenance scheduling, monitoring environmental controls and troubleshooting equipment to prevent downtime.
• Enforce operational and maintenance standards that support contractual requirements and comply with regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Implement work processes and leverage data analysis to assist clients with achieving reliable equipment performance at cost-effective rates
• Provide rapid response to emergencies and equipment failures to ensure operational continuity and safeguard data integrity. Implement disaster recovery protocols and enforce compliance to maintain operational reliability.
• Manage training plans for 24/7 employees ensuring a well-trained workforce to respond to site anomalies'

Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with polygraph
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Seven (7) years of facilities operations experience
• Current certification or license complying with State and Local jurisdiction requirements or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Personnel management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of project management concepts to manage items including, but not limited to: project schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables and related metrics
• Familiarity and willingness to manage a 24/7/365 operational environment
• Highly effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, and group leadership skills
• Ability to reliably operate in a complex and changing environment, demonstrating solid independent judgment
• Ability to interpret, capture, and manage customer requirements and expectations
• Experience managing facility management, operations, and sustainment projects.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (preferred).
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain site-specific security clearances and customer-required safety certifications.

Basic Compensation

$107,500 - $131,400

This range is for the CO area only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.

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 foster 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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