UABOS Turkey: Corrosion Control and Cathodic Protection Engineer (Contingency Hire)

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UABOS Turkey: Corrosion Control and Cathodic Protection Engineer (Contingency Hire)

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Program Summary

The KBR UABOS Program provides comprehensive BASE OPERATING SUPPORT – INSTALLATION (BOS-I) services at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. These services are delivered to support KBR supports the 39th Air Base Wing, mission partners, and tenant units, encompassing a diverse range of personnel including transient, temporary duty (TDY), permanent party, and rotational personnel. The program ensures the seamless functioning of operations, maintenance, and support activities essential for the sustained mission readiness and operational effectiveness of UABOS and its associated units.

Job Summary

The UABOS (Turkey) Corrosion Control and Cathodic Protection Engineer is responsible for Corrosion Control and Cathodic Protection Systems, developing design solutions to rectify deficiencies. The role involves ensuring metal structures' and pipelines' integrity and longevity through effective corrosion control measures. This position offers an opportunity to work on complex infrastructure projects and contribute to protecting critical assets. We are seeking an experienced and certified Electrical Engineer with the qualifications of Cathodic Protection (CP3 and/or CP4) to join our team to perform engineering and planning activities aligned with U.S. Air Force standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Create systems to protect metal structures, fuel pipes, etc. from corrosion.
• Perform corrosion surveys and inspections to assess the condition of structures.
• Oversee the installation of cathodic protection systems, ensuring they are correctly set up.
• Monitor and maintain systems, ensuring they continue to function effectively.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor system performance.
• Prepare reports documenting the status of corrosion protection systems and any necessary adjustments.
• Plan and manage cathodic protection projects, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Ensure all designs and operations comply with relevant safety and industry standards (like NACE/AMPP standards).
• Develop safety protocols for cathodic protection systems.
• Perform, lead, and document basic to intermediate cathodic protection testing and/or inspection services
• Provide technical advice to clients and in-house maintenance personnel on corrosion issues and protection strategies.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited college or university, or approved equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of verifiable cathodic protection and design experience
• Minimum 2 years of Electrical Engineering experience
• Must have working knowledge of Cathodic Protection systems and be certified by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) or equal as a CP 3 or 4
• Proficient in cathodic protection design software and testing equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & AutoCAD or similar software
• Experience in planning, programming, scoping, and executing multi-discipline facility and infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical and corrosion control principles.
• Familiarity with NACE, ISO, and other industry standards related to cathodic protection and corrosion control
• Able to perform basic to intermediate commissioning activities
• Knowledge of design functions and parameters
• Experience in developing and executing multi-discipline construction projects, evaluating contract schedules, and preparing construction reports
• Class B (passenger vehicle) driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as Cathodic Protection Technologist (CP4)
• 6 years of project engineering experience for major real property facilities
• 6 years of experience in design and management of construction projects
• DoD installation-level experience
• Familiarity with American and Turkish facility design standards
• Familiarity with engineering principles, materials, specification writing, USAF contracting procedures, engineering equipment, and surveying essential
• Familiarity with construction practices in host nation (HN)

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include, medical, dental, life insurance. We support career advancement through professional training and development.