KBR, Inc Hiring for ANTARCTICA: Logistics Director (Contingency Hire) at Houston, TX Full Time

Title

ANTARCTICA: Logistics Director (Contingency Hire)

KBR delivers innovative solutions to a wide variety of Government and commercial customers worldwide. We are guided by our vision and values to bring together the best and brightest to deliver technology and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In doing so, we strive to create a better, safer, and more sustainable world. At their core, our values, We Value Our People, We Deliver, We are People of Integrity, and We Empower, are focused on people—our customers, stakeholders, communities and amazing employees—and our commitment to delivering unrivaled solutions and expertise.

Roles, Responsibilities, Accountability, And Authority

• Reports to the Project Director
• KBR USAP Logistics Director directs the overall effort required to supply U.S. facilities in Antarctica, transport personnel and cargo to and from Antarctica, and operate program staging areas in the U.S. including Port Hueneme, Ca., New Zealand, and South America. The Director of Logistics interfaces with NSF on matters related to logistics support and advances planning through appropriate NSF personnel. This position reports directly to the KBR USAP Project Director. Site Managers in Christchurch, NZ, Punta Arenas, Chile, and Port Hueneme report directly to the Logistics Director. Logistics Managers at McMurdo, Palmer, and South Pole report directly to the Logistics Director.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages the receipt, inspection, handling, transportation, storage, and reloading of cargo.
• Manages the materials management function at each station which includes warehousing operations, materials staging, inventory control, and distribution.
• Ensures the efficient and cost-effective deployment of all USAP participants to Antarctica, including military personnel when requested.
• Coordinates with applicable authorities to facilitate the shipping and receipt of hazardous materials to the U.S. and ensures safe and regulatory compliant storage.
• Leads management activity that operates U.S. Post Office functions at USAP Stations.
• Implements and maintains a safe workplace program to ensure that safety is the highest workplace priority.

Required Education, Certification, And Experience

BS or BA in logistics and operations management, integrated supply change and operations management, business administration, distribution management, transportation management, or materials management from a four-year, accredited institution is required. MBA, MS or MA is desirable.

15 years’ logistics experience with a minimum of 10 years managing logistics personnel and operations. Experience managing logistics remote sites is desirable.

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing innovative logistics approaches and adopted practices that foster continuous improvement in logistics, challenge the status-quo and existing paradigm in formulating and implementing, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective logistics programs.

Physical And Other Specific Requirements

Deployment to Antarctica and other travel are required in this position, and therefore the individual must successfully complete the physical and dental examinations as required by NSF for deployment to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.

U.S. citizenship is required.

The candidate must pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.

Salary Range: $99,762.66 – $124,703.33 – $149,644.00

The salary range shown for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Considerations for extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, alignment with market data and may include other relevant factors or laws.

KBR is committed to ensuring every employee feels valued and part of the ONE KBR team of teams regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Our individual differences and perspectives are valuable. By embracing those differences and working together, we’re more innovative and resilient, safer, and better prepared to conquer any challenge.

This position is contingent upon successful contract award of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) National Science Foundation (NSF) Antarctica Support Contract (ASC) to KBR.

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.

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