Job Description
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Asset Management Specialist
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At KBR – We do things that matter.
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We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.
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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. At KBR, We Deliver.
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Think. KBR.com
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KBR in Australia
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With over 65 years working on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
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Learn more about KBR in Australia
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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
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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 whereeveryone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
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The Opportunity:
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TheAsset Management Specialistforms part oftheasset optimisation team andundertakes the asset
optimisationfunction.
The Asset Management
Specialistreportsdirectly
to the
EngineeringManagerto
assure delivery oftheAsset
OptimisationProgram
activities in accordance with
thearearequirements
and the approved Asset Management Plan.
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TheAsset
ManagementSpecialistholds
an Engineering delegation, executes risk based technical advice on
sustainmentoptimisationactivities
in support of thePrincipal Engineer (PE).
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This is a permanent full-time opportunity and based inSydney.
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The
successfulcandidate
musthold aBaselinesecurity clearanceor higher.
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Responsibilities:
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Lead PO data cleansing and validation activities across MSD, including closing redundant or inactive POs and correcting data anomalies
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Lead and deliver asset optimisation activities, including stakeholder supervision, integration planning, and alignment with program schedules.
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Drive continuous process improvements to enhance system reliability, availability, and maintainability within contract boundaries.
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Monitor optimisation progress, proactively resolve delays, and manage critical or at-risk tasks to keep delivery on track.
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Identify, report, and mitigate risks such as resource constraints, schedule conflicts, and system issues in collaboration with the Engineering Manager.
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Conduct root cause analysis and condition monitoring to identify failure modes and implement corrective maintenance and engineering improvements.
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Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to refine designs, maintenance strategies, specifications, and develop cost-effective reliability improvement business cases.
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Ensure compliance, governance, and documentation standards are met while fostering strong cross‐functional relationships, stakeholder engagement, and a safe, integrated team environment.
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As the ideal candidate you will bring:
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Demonstratedexperiencein
Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) and FMECA, with at least 5 years of practical application in engineering projects.
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Strong experience in Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and Level of Repair Analysis (LORA).
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Proven ability to analyse system needs and requirements, translating them into clear, actionable engineering specifications.
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Sound judgement in making engineering decisions within complex regulatory environments, ensuring secure and compliant operations.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building capabilities with both clients and internal teams.
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Experience supporting reliability outcomes through lifecycle analysis, including Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis and spares modelling (desirable).
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Relevant qualifications and industry exposure, such as an engineering degree (or equivalent), change management experience, defence industry background, and eligibility for ITAR clearance.
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All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an
activeBaselineDefence
Security Clearance. Only candidates holding aBaselineClearance or above should apply.
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What we will offer you:
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A workplace culture certified as a Great PlaceToWork
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Flexible working
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Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
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Paid parental leave
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Income protection
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Corporate rewards
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Salary packaging/Novated leasing
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Employee stock purchase plans
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Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
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Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
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Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
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As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

📌 Asset Management Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Kbr
📍 New South Wales