Sr. Technician – Electro Controls (Telescope Systems)

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs 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.

Job Summary:

KBR was selected to support the U.S. Space Force / Air Force Research Laboratorys 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 Hawaii.

AMOS 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.

This position focuses on power distribution instrumentation control systems and electrical infrastructure supporting large precision telescope systems and associated facilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical Installation and Controls Systems

• Install modify and maintain electrical raceway systems including conduit cable tray and supports in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and site standards.

• Install pull route label and secure wiring and cable for power control instrumentation and communications systems.

• Install junction boxes panels power distribution equipment disconnects breakers transformers and grounding systems.

• Install and maintain electronic controls field devices switches sensors instrumentation analyzers analyzer houses and associated electrical fixtures.

• Perform electrical terminations for low-voltage control instrumentation and power circuits using approved methods and materials.

Troubleshooting Repair and Technical Work

• Terminate troubleshoot repair and replace electrical circuitry control wiring and instrumentation loops to restore proper system operation.

• Diagnose electrical installation issues using test equipment such as multimeters insulation testers and signal generators.

• Perform functional testing and verification of electrical and control systems after installation or repair.

• Support commissioning calibration and acceptance testing of new or modified electrical and control systems.

• Identify abnormal conditions potential failure modes and safety concerns and recommend corrective actions or system improvements.

Codes Drawings and Technical Documentation

• Apply a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and fundamental electrical principles to all work activities.

• Read interpret and work from:

  • Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

  • Instrument loop drawings

  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

  • Panel layouts detail drawings and vendor documentation

• Verify installations against drawings and specifications and report discrepancies.

• Accurately document work completed system changes and test results in maintenance and configuration records.

Leadership Supervision and Administration

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and guidance to lower-level mechanics and technicians.

• Assign and coordinate work activities to ensure tasks are completed safely efficiently and in accordance with priorities.

• Supervise and support safe work practices including lockout/tagout electrical safety and fall protection requirements.

• Fulfill administrative responsibilities such as:

  • Timekeeping and labor tracking

  • Work planning and task coordination

  • Preparation of work reports maintenance records and status updates

  • Participation in safety meetings inspections and safety program execution

• Communicate effectively with engineers supervisors government customers and other trades to resolve issues and support mission objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree and 5 years or more of related electrical or controls experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience

• Demonstrated experience installing troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and electronic control systems

• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting telescope systems observatories industrial controls or research facilities

• Experience with instrumentation analyzers or process control systems

• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory technical role

• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain

High-Altitude and Physical Requirements

• Regular work at a high-altitude observatory environment (Haleakalā summit) including exposure to reduced oxygen levels. Ability to safely work:

• At heights on ladders platforms and elevated structures

• Around energized electrical systems and large mechanical equipment

• In confined spaces equipment rooms and outdoor environment

• Must 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.

Work Environment

• Full-time on-site position supporting summit and base facilities on Maui HI.
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines.
• Candidates must demonstrate leadership attention to detail safety awareness and the ability to support mission-critical operations.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Flexible work hours are required including:

  • Night work aligned with telescope operations

  • Weekend and holiday work as required to support mission needs testing or emergent maintenance

• Position supports 24x7x365 operations and may require schedule adjustments based on operational demands.

• Work is performed on-site only; no remote or hybrid work is available.

Compensation:

• For Hawaii only the salary range for this position is approximately $74500 $112000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Other Compensation:

KBR 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.

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.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre 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. Lets shape the future together.

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