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The program focuses on ensuring operational readiness, reliability, and safety of automotive and ground support equipment critical to Army operations.\nUnder this contract, personnel provide maintenance, repair, overhaul, and sustainment support in accordance with Army technical manuals, safety standards, and performance requirements.\nJob Summary\nThe Chemist provides technical and analytical support for military ground vehicle sustainment, industrial operations, environmental compliance, and quality assurance programs. This position performs chemical analyses and evaluations of fuels, lubricants, coatings, corrosion-control materials, hazardous substances, and industrial processes used in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of military vehicles and equipment. The Chemist supports operational readiness by conducting laboratory testing, interpreting analytical results, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical recommendations that improve equipment performance, reliability, and environmental stewardship.\nThis position is contingent upon award\nRoles and Responsibilities\nConduct chemical analyses and laboratory testing of fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, coolants, coatings, solvents, and other materials used in vehicle maintenance and sustainment operations.\nEvaluate material performance, contamination, degradation, and failure trends to support equipment reliability, readiness, and lifecycle management initiatives.\nSupport corrosion prevention and control programs through testing, analysis, and recommendations for protective coatings, treatments, and maintenance practices.\nPerform environmental and industrial hygiene sampling and analysis related to hazardous materials, hazardous waste, air emissions, wastewater, and industrial operations.\nMaintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and analytical equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results.\nPrepare technical reports, laboratory documentation, and recommendations for engineers, maintenance personnel, environmental staff, and leadership.\nEnsure compliance with Department of Defense, Army, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations governing laboratory operations, hazardous materials, and environmental programs.\nCollaborate with engineers, logisticians, maintenance personnel, and program managers to resolve material, chemical, and environmental issues affecting vehicle and equipment sustainment.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related physical science from an accredited institution.\nKnowledge of chemical analysis techniques, laboratory practices, and quality assurance procedures.\nExperience analyzing fuels, lubricants, coatings, corrosion-control materials, hazardous substances, or other industrial chemicals.\nKnowledge of environmental, hazardous material, hazardous waste, and occupational safety regulations applicable to industrial or maintenance operations.\nExperience operating, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory instruments and analytical equipment.\nAbility to interpret analytical data, conduct technical investigations, and develop recommendations to resolve chemical or material-related issues.\nProficiency with laboratory information systems, scientific data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications.\nAbility to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required)\nU.S. citizenship required\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrevious experience supporting DoD, Army, or TACOM programs\nPrior government contracting experience\nAdditional Information\nThis position will be a part of a physical work environment that requires standing, walking, and lifting. There is potential exposure to machinery, tools, fuels, oils, and outdoor conditions. Employees may also be required to work shifts, overtime, or weekend support based on mission needs.\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.\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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