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In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role - protecting our national security.\nWhy Join Us?\nInnovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.\n\nCollaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.\n\nImpactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.\n\nJob Summary:\nKBR was selected to support the U.S. Space Force / Air Force Research Laboratory’s ASTRO (Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization) contract, providing mission equipment operations, maintenance, and upgrades at the AMOS (Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing) Site in Maui, Hawai‘i.\nAMOS operates unique, custom-built optical telescope systems and supporting infrastructure used for advanced space surveillance and research missions. The Senior Electro Controls Technician plays a critical role in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supervising electrical and electronic control systems that enable safe, reliable, and continuous 24x7x365 telescope operations in a high-altitude observatory environment.\nThis position focuses on power distribution, instrumentation, control systems, and electrical infrastructure supporting large, precision telescope systems and associated facilities.\nPrimary Duties and Responsibilities\nElectrical Installation and Controls Systems\nInstall, modify, and maintain electrical raceway systems including conduit, cable tray, and supports in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and site standards.\n\nInstall, pull, route, label, and secure wiring and cable for power, control, instrumentation, and communications systems.\n\nInstall junction boxes, panels, power distribution equipment, disconnects, breakers, transformers, and grounding systems.\n\nInstall and maintain electronic controls, field devices, switches, sensors, instrumentation, analyzers, analyzer houses, and associated electrical fixtures.\n\nPerform electrical terminations for low-voltage, control, instrumentation, and power circuits using approved methods and materials.\n\nTroubleshooting, Repair, and Technical Work\nTerminate, troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical circuitry, control wiring, and instrumentation loops to restore proper system operation.\n\nDiagnose electrical installation issues using test equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, and signal generators.\n\nPerform functional testing and verification of electrical and control systems after installation or repair.\n\nSupport commissioning, calibration, and acceptance testing of new or modified electrical and control systems.\n\nIdentify abnormal conditions, potential failure modes, and safety concerns, and recommend corrective actions or system improvements.\n\nCodes, Drawings, and Technical Documentation\nApply a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and fundamental electrical principles to all work activities.\n\nRead, interpret, and work from:\nElectrical schematics and wiring diagrams\n\nInstrument loop drawings\n\nPiping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)\n\nPanel layouts, detail drawings, and vendor documentation\n\nVerify installations against drawings and specifications and report discrepancies.\n\nAccurately document work completed, system changes, and test results in maintenance and configuration records.\n\nLeadership, Supervision, and Administration\nProvide day-to-day technical leadership and guidance to lower-level mechanics and technicians.\n\nAssign and coordinate work activities to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with priorities.\n\nSupervise and support safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and fall protection requirements.\n\nFulfill administrative responsibilities such as:\nTimekeeping and labor tracking\n\nWork planning and task coordination\n\nPreparation of work reports, maintenance records, and status updates\n\nParticipation in safety meetings, inspections, and safety program execution\n\nCommunicate effectively with engineers, supervisors, government customers, and other trades to resolve issues and support mission objectives.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nAssociate Degree and 5 years or more of related electrical or controls experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience\n\nDemonstrated experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical and electronic control systems\n\nWorking knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).\n\nAbility to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance\n\nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience supporting telescope systems, observatories, industrial controls, or research facilities\n\nExperience with instrumentation, analyzers, or process control systems\n\nPrior experience in a lead or supervisory technical role\n\nActive Secret clearance or ability to obtain\n\nHigh-Altitude and Physical Requirements\nRegular work at a high-altitude observatory environment (Haleakalā summit), including exposure to reduced oxygen levels. Ability to safely work:\n\nAt heights on ladders, platforms, and elevated structures\n\nAround energized electrical systems and large mechanical equipment\n\nIn confined spaces, equipment rooms, and outdoor environment\n\nMust be able to lift, carry, and position tools, materials, and equipment in accordance with safety requirements. Strict adherence to electrical safety, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and site-specific safety procedures is mandatory.\n\nWork Environment\nFull-time, on-site position supporting summit and base facilities on Maui, HI.\nRequires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines.\nCandidates must demonstrate leadership, attention to detail, safety awareness, and the ability to support mission-critical operations.\nWork Schedule and Conditions\nFlexible work hours are required, including:\nNight work aligned with telescope operations\n\nWeekend and holiday work as required to support mission needs, testing, or emergent maintenance\n\nPosition supports 24x7x365 operations and may require schedule adjustments based on operational demands.\n\nWork is performed on-site only; no remote or hybrid work is available.\n\nCompensation:\nFor Hawaii only, the salary range for this position is approximately $74,500 - $112,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.\n\nOther Compensation:\nKBR 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.\nKBR Benefits\nKBR 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.\nReady to Make a Difference?\nIf you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt 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.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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