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KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

O&M Site Lead

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Clara, CA, USA$114.8k - $172.2k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • At least 3 years of experience in operations, maintenance, facilities, utilities, manufacturing, energy, or another industrial environment.
  • 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 executing 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 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience in power generation, renewable energy, water/wastewater, manufacturing, data center, or other critical infrastructure environments.
  • Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and asset management software.
  • Certification in a maintenance, reliability, safety, or technical discipline (CMRP, OSHA, NCCER, or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive operational and maintenance performance improvements.

About the Company

KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

KBR provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to government and commercial clients in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and energy. It has two segments: Government Solutions for defense, space, and mission support for agencies like DoD and NASA; Sustainable Technology Solutions offering technologies, equipment, and catalysts for ammonia, olefins, and other chemicals to improve sustainability. It earns revenue from long-term contracts, often cost-reimbursable or fixed-price, delivering integrated services and technologies on large projects. Its focus on government contracting combined with in-house technology and equipment enables end-to-end solutions for mission-critical and energy programs, with a goal of reliable, cost-effective engineering and sustainable industrial processes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1919

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