ANTARCTICA: ES&H Packet Lead

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ANTARCTICA: ES&H Packet Lead

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! - At 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.

Program Summary

The National Science Foundation (NSF) manages the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The USAP supports all U.S. scientific research and related logistics in Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels that operate along the continental margin and in the Southern Ocean. Science within the Antarctic research portfolio is chosen and funded by NSF and other Federal agencies, including NASA, NOAA, and the Department of Energy. The purpose of the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) is to enable that science.

All participants are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority. This includes compliance with all ASESC environmental health & safety, and quality assurance requirements.

Job Summary

The ES&H Packet Lead is responsible for coordinating and managing transition activities associated with Environment, Safety, and Health programs supporting the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC). This role transitions the full ES&H program, including KBR's Zero Harm safety culture, environmental stewardship under the Antarctic Conservation Act and the program's permits, workplace health, emergency response, and search-and-rescue readiness.

*This is a remote position based in the US.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection, organization, validation, and transfer of ES&H documentation, policies, procedures, plans, records, and compliance materials

• Collaborate with ES&H personnel, operational leaders, and subject matter experts to document current-state safety, environmental, industrial hygiene, and occupational health programs

• Support the transfer of institutional knowledge related to regulatory compliance, risk management, incident reporting, emergency preparedness, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety programs

• Support the transfer and validation of permits, compliance records, environmental monitoring data, training materials, inspection reports, safety assessments, and program documentation

• Establish ES&H reporting and assurance for regular status reporting

• Support continuity planning efforts to ensure uninterrupted ES&H support for Antarctic stations, field camps, vessel operations, and science missions

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, environmental regulations, safety standards, records management requirements, and information security protocols

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Typically 7+ years of experience in environmental, operational safety, health, risk management, compliance, or a related function

• Experience coordinating programs, projects, compliance activities, or operational initiatives involving multiple stakeholders

• Experience organizing and managing technical documentation, procedures, records, training manuals, or compliance-related materials

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, or a related field

• Experience working with compliance documentation, audits, inspections, corrective action programs, training records, and management systems

• Experience supporting government contracts, large-scale transitions, or program mobilizations

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.

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.