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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Wahiawa, Hawaii

About this job

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Fuels Distribution Mechanic

Position is contingent upon award of the project

Essential Responsibilities:

Installs, maintains, repairs, and adjusts pumps, control valves and meters, strainers and filters, water separators, and pipelines of liquid fuel systems to include maintaining bulk storage installations and conventional/unconventional refueling systems which are used in fuel storage distribution systems.

Applies knowledge of the design, system function, and interrelation of units comprising the system; physical properties and hazards associated with the handling of various types of petroleum fuels, chemicals, and alcohol; pipefitting skills, mechanical skills.

Makes periodic inspections of units to detect and correct leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings, and malfunction of mechanical units, meters, and gauges such as fuel hydrants, tank pits, distribution lines, storage tanks, turbines, pumps, and control rooms.

Inspects electrical wiring, switches, and controls for safe operating condition, grounding, and adjustment. Inspects fuel receiving, storage, and distribution facilities.

Conducts preventive maintenance inspections to detect explosions, fire, and toxic hazards.

Checks interior and exterior of storage tanks for corrosion, leakage, and sludge.

Repairs, replaces, and adjusts malfunctioning equipment to restore operating condition specified in regulations and repair manuals.

Disassembles, adjusts, aligns, and calibrates gauges and meters.

Cleans storage tanks, and removes and installs old or new equipment such as meter and filter installations, pipe systems, pit covers, and vents, to modify existing installations.

Conducts follow-up inspection of contractor and in-house repairs, and maintains records of maintenance inspections and repairs.

Performs all phases of liquid fuels system maintenance including troubleshooting, repairs, and modification of installed systems.

Lubricates and repacks valves; lubricates pumps; replaces gaskets and seals; corrects pumping equipment misalignment; cleans strainers and filter; services filter air separators and checks meters for correct delivery and calibration.

Participates in the testing of seams and areas suspected of leakage, removes corrosion and repaints surfaces.

Performs all other position related duties as assigned or required.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Works inside and outside in various weather conditions to include extreme cold and heat.

Work around non-hazardous materials/waste lifting, stooping, crawling, bending, and carrying.

Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a daily basis.

Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety: KBR enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the KBR Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable KBR Quality System documents and customer contracts. Employees must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities

Minimum Requirements:

A minimum of a one year certificate from college or technical school coupled with three years' experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum of 3 years of related experience in the plumbing field.

Must possess an apprentice license or equivalent.

Must maintain a valid state driver license.

Currently holds or ability to successfully obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

Journeyman's license preferred

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.