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Program summary

KBR's Exploration & Logistics division delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

KBR provides contingency base operations, stabilization, and infrastructure support services under Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, UAE, Oman, and related task orders.

Job summary

KBR is seeking a carpentry journeyman to work under the foreman or general foreman and execute work in accordance with established plans and procedures. The carpenter will read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work documentation to effectively plan and organize carpentry activities. The role is responsible for coordinating the movement of materials, tools, and equipment to work locations and preparing job sites for construction as well as maintenance tasks.

This will be an onsite position with fulltime deployment to NSA Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain.

Roles and responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and assemble materials to build, install, and repair a wide range of structures in support of plant construction and maintenance operations.
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition and ensure their safe and efficient use.
• Complete required records and documentation accurately and perform general housekeeping and clean-up tasks to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and operational objectives.

Basic qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Knowledge of carpentry tools, materials, and construction practices.
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work long hours in support of mission requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Experience in contingency environments as well as knowledge and experience working with government contracts.

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.