Job Power Plant Operator, Alice Springs

Title:
Power Plant Operator
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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.
Who We AreKBR 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 AheadThis 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 AreYou're a skilled and detail-oriented Power Plant Operator with expertise in managing the operation, maintenance, and safety of power generation systems. With a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, you excel at monitoring equipment, performing routine inspections, and responding swiftly to system abnormalities. Your technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to efficiency ensure uninterrupted power supply and safe operations.
At KBR, you bring reliability, precision, and a commitment to operational excellence in every aspect of power plant management. Known for your ability to maintain compliance with safety and environmental regulations, optimize performance, and collaborate with team members, you play a critical role in supporting mission-critical operations. Your dedication to safety and operational efficiency aligns with KBR's mission of delivering innovative and dependable solutions.
What You'll DoIn the role of Power Plant Operator, your duties will include:
- Monitor and control power-generating equipment to ensure that power plant operations are running efficiently.
- Adjust controls to regulate electricity flow and distribution, adjusting output as needed.
- Conduct routine inspections and perform maintenance on power plant equipment to ensure optimal operation.
- Read charts, meters, and gauges to monitor voltage and electricity flows.
- Identify and rectify electrical or mechanical faults for the prevention of plant breakdowns.
- Record and compile operational data, using logbooks or computers for data entry.
- Implement and enforce safety regulations and procedures to ensure the safety of all personnel.
- Start or stop generators, turbines, or other equipment as necessary.
- Respond to emergencies, system failures, and power outages, implementing contingency plans as needed.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Must be a US or Australian Citizen
- Must possess a US TS/SCI with Polygraph or AUS PV Clearance.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Power Plant Operator.
- Must have an OEM Powerplant Operator Certification.
- Must be CAT certified.
- Desired: Certified Generator Mechanic
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