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KBR Diego Garcia: Sr. Specialist, Quality Assurance in American Fork, Utah

Title:

Diego Garcia: Sr. Specialist, Quality Assurance

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

KBR provides full-spectrum base operations support to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, a remote location in the British Indian Ocean Territory. Our robust supply chain ensures on-time delivery of mission-critical supplies, and our team conducts essential port and airfield operations in this geographically complex environment. The KBR team is over 1,000 people strong, providing not only life support services such as water treatment, electricity, and telecom/antenna maintenance, but also quality of life services like Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and an award-winning dining facility.

Job Summary

Provides specialized technical expertise in support of the Quality program, including specialized inspection and testing techniques, quality training, statistical methods, audits, quality tools for problem solving and assessment. Creates inspection reports stating the conditions of a work area to ensure requirements are met. Makes recommendations for corrective action. Applies knowledge of quality systems and tools to validate and verify contractually required standards for project execution. Implements principles of performance evaluation and prediction methods are used to improve product systems safety, reliability, and maintainability. Responsible for maintaining quality standard of products and the procedures and materials that go into work scope. Aligns quality management function with the performance needs of product lines. Under general supervision, solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices. Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes. May provide guidance to less experienced team members. Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 5+ years of experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the full implementation of the QC Program to include overall Quality oversight of the project.

  • Exercise full authority to stop any operations, or processes, if any indication of non-conformance to contract or any safety-related matters arise.

  • Perform QC reviews and processing of all project submittals, test reports, certifications, and other documentation required in the contract.

  • Serve as the liaison between the government Construction Manager (CM) and IDIQ Project Management.

  • Interfaces with disciplines to steward resolution of technical issues, Requests for Information (RFIs), and non-compliant work.

  • Responsible for managing and coordinating the three phases of control and documentation, and ensuring testing is performed.

  • Prepares punch lists and validates corrective action plans.

  • Prepares and issues overall QC inspection status report and maintains non-conformance log.

  • Coordinates holding and witness points to Government Construction Manager (CM).

  • Performs project material verification and prepares associated documents.

  • Plans, coordinates, and participates in QC meetings, mock-ups and other QC-related activities.

  • Report quality issues to the Project Manager and Construction Superintendent promptly including regular updates for reporting requirements.

  • Responsible to project turnover to the client.

  • Familiar with EM-385-1-1 and has experience in hazard identification and safety compliance.

  • Performs other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives.

Basic Qualifications

  • Must know about ISO 9001:2008 and 9001:2015.

  • Must be a self-motivated and versatile supervisor with strong leadership characteristics and strong communication skills.

  • Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks, under strict deadlines and changing priorities.

  • Must possess administrative, organizational, and computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

  • Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

  • Must be a licensed UK/USPE Fire Protection Engineer.

  • Certification in NICET III for Water Based System and Fire Alarm System.

  • Professional certification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • Construction Quality Management for Contractors

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering field based on a 5-year course of study from an accredited College or University.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Must have at least five (5) years of experience in supervising fire protection inspection in construction work.

  • Experience running a proactive and robust Quality Control program for a multi-discipline task order.

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.

In compliance with the U.S. federal government’s vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.

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 team’s 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.

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