KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions 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 with KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. 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 resourceful and detail-oriented Operations Specialist with a strong background in optimizing processes, managing resources, and supporting operational excellence across a variety of functions. With experience in problem-solving, data analysis, and workflow coordination, you excel at identifying inefficiencies, implementing solutions, and ensuring smooth daily operations. Your adaptability, organizational skills, and ability to work across teams make you a key player in driving operational success.
At KBR, you bring a combination of technical knowledge and operational expertise, ensuring that systems and processes run efficiently. Known for your ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain a high standard of accuracy, you play a critical role in supporting mission-critical operations. Your dedication to continuous improvement, teamwork, and delivering results aligns with KBR’s mission to provide innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients.
What You'll Do
In the role of Maintenance Operations Specialist, your duties will include:
Coordinates project management activities, resources, equipment, and information.
Breaks projects into manageable tasks and sets timeframes and goals.
Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
Acts as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants.
Implements and maintains quality control measures to ensure that all installations and repairs meet or exceed the set standards.
Ensures clear and consistent communication within the team and with other project stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned on project goals and updates.
Requirements:
Must be a US or Australian citizen
Must Possess an active US Top Secret/SCI w/ Polygraph or AUS PV Clearance.
Must have a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Communications, or related field.
This role will be located in Alice Springs. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
We Deliver – Together.
BENEFITS
KBR offers a best-in-class total compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We also support career advancement through professional training and development. Learn more about our benefits.
KBR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
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.
#SF
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.
","datePosted":"2025-04-21T09:26","employmentType":"FULL_TIME","jobLocation":[{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Alice Springs, Australia","addressRegion":null,"addressCountry":"Australia"}}],"directApply":false,"hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"KBR","sameAs":"https://www.kbr.com/","logo":"https://storage.googleapis.com/simplify-imgs/companies/3fbcacd4-80c2-4748-bd21-25c5ef19b4f0/logo.png"},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"KBR","value":"3fbcacd4-80c2-4748-bd21-25c5ef19b4f0"}}Full-Time
Provides science and engineering solutions globally
No salary listed
Mid
No H1B Sponsorship
Alice Springs, Australia
This position is expected to be onsite 100%.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Get referrals →
You have ways to get a KBR referral from your network.
Applications through a referral are 3x more likely to get an interview!
Upload your resume to see how it matches 7 keywords from the job description.
PDF, DOC, DOCX, up to 4 MB
KBR provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to assist governments and businesses in addressing significant global challenges. Their services encompass a wide range of areas, including engineering design, project management, and technical consulting. KBR's approach focuses on delivering practical solutions that have a meaningful impact, setting them apart from competitors who may offer more generalized services. The company's goal is to contribute to important projects that make a difference in society and the environment.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
1919
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Hazer lands global deal with KBR to supercharge clean hydrogen rollout.
KBR has promoted Mark Kavanaugh, most recently a senior vice president, to president of defense, intelligence and space.
KBR is proud to partner with Neptune Energy to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate (Li[2]CO[3]) from gas field brine at the Altmark site in Germany, utilizing KBR's proprietary PureLi(R) refining and conversion technology.
To help protect its military service members and meet the new demands required for performance, KBR is excited to introduce EDEN[SM] (Edge Data Extraction Node), its innovative edge compute solution.
HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has been awarded a contract for Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services by AMUFERT to support the development of its fertilizer plant in Soyo, Angola.As part of this transformative $2 billion project, KBR will provide project management services overseeing engineering, procurement, and construction phases. The 2,300 metric tons per day (MTPD) ammonia and 4,000 MTPD urea facility, is designed to enhance agricultural productivity, drive economic growth through job creation, and position Angola as a leading fertilizer producer in Africa. This contract is in addition to the technology license, proprietary engineering design, equipment and catalyst solution work KBR previously announced on the same project.Jay Ibrahim, KBR President, Sustainable Technology Solutions said: "We are proud to provide our PMC services for AMUFERT's landmark project, which aims to boost the national and regional food security of Angola and the neighboring countries. KBR provides end-to-end solutions across the asset lifecycle making us the partners of choice for clients."KBR is a world leader in ammonia technology and has been at the forefront of innovation in the ammonia market for decades. Since 1943, KBR has licensed, engineered or constructed over 260 grassroot ammonia plants worldwide.About KBRWe deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world