Location Diego Garcia Category Logistics & Government Services Job Type Full time Job Id R2129366 Posted Date 10/07/2026

Title:

Diego Garcia: Harbor Pilot (Contingency)

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Program Summary

KBR provides full-spectrum base operations support to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, a remote location in the British Indian Ocean Territory. Our robust supply chain ensures on-time delivery of mission-critical supplies, and our team conducts essential port and airfield operations in this geographically complex environment. The KBR team is over 1,000 people strong, providing not only life support services such as water treatment, electricity, and telecom/antenna maintenance, but also quality of life services like Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and an award-winning dining facility.

Job Summary

The Harbor Pilot is responsible for the safe and efficient navigation, piloting, docking, and scheduling of all naval, civilian, and commercial vessels operating within Diego Garcia Harbor and surrounding waters.



This role serves as a key liaison between military and civilian stakeholders and ensures harbor operations fully support mission-critical activities. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an Unlimited Tonnage Harbor and Docking Pilot or Chief Harbor Pilot.

Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare and coordinate the Daily Harbor Schedule for review and approval by the Port Operations Officer.
- Pilot U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, civilian, and foreign-flagged vessels of all classes and unlimited tonnage into and out of Diego Garcia Harbor.
- Operate in all environmental conditions, including darkness, reduced visibility, strong currents, heavy rain, and gale-force winds.
- Direct and coordinate the simultaneous operation of multiple tugboats, pusher boats, and support craft during vessel maneuvering, docking, unmooring, and anchoring.
- Consult nautical charts, maps, tide tables, weather reports, and navigation systems to determi

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