Boiler Turbine Plant Operator

Amentum

19h•$33 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Do you envision a workplace where every team member works together to create an amazing workplace experience? Do you want to be part of a dedicated group of professionals who consistently deliver excellence to reach our common goal of a best in class working environment? If you have a positive can-do attitude and a drive for success, Amentum is looking for you! We are seeking a Boiler/Turbine Plant Operator team member for our client site in Groton, CT. The successful candidate will have outstanding skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best in class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction. To ensure 24/7 coverage, these positions will work 12-hour rotating shifts on the “Dupont Schedule”. HIRING SALARY RANGE: $33.00 -$36.00 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position includes competitive pay and top-shelf benefits package • Medical and dental insurance • Paid vacation: o Two weeks during year 1 o Three Weeks during years 1 through 5 o Four weeks during years 5 through 9.99 o Five weeks after year 10 • Company paid short term disability • Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • 401K: Amentum matches a percentage of compensation up to 6% of your pay that you contribute • 10 Paid Flexible Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Parental Leave • Other voluntary benefits offered: Supplemental Health Insurance, Identity Protection, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Program, Employee Purchase Program, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Stock Purchase Plan We are looking for a Boiler/Turbine Plant Operator that provides a level of expertise in the operation, lineup, troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance on all utilities plant equipment. Utilities equipment includes but is not limited to: High Pressure Boilers, Steam/Gas Turbine Generators, Industrial Chillers including their related control systems and associated auxiliary equipment. As a Boiler/Turbine Plant Operator you will be responsible for: Operating industrial steam boilers, and associated site distribution Operating and lining up of utilities distribution systems Distributing generated nitrogen as well as bulk delivery storage Managing return condensate/steam trap systems and ancillary equipment Making equipment rounds, performing water chemistry, collecting data and making minor equipment repairs Acting as 1st response to alarm conditions including escalation where appropriate Taking corrective action for abnormal events or system failures Keeping logs and recording retention for systems including regulatory requirements maintaining system performance within permitted levels (air, water, and effluent discharge) Pursuing a continuous improvement process and training as required for further growth as a powerplant Operator Minimum Requirements Compensation Details: The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. 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Requirements

High school or equivalent
CT state OE2 license or the ability to obtain within one year
5 years of technical experience in any skilled trade including operating and maintaining chilled water systems in a large commercial or industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and or experience. Including 1 year of experience in the operation of building management systems and chilled water generation and distribution.
Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
Must be willing to work overtime, holidays, various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
Requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods and walk extensively throughout the facility during shift.
Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat, twist, crawl, and climb repetitive during shift.
Requires the ability to regularly kneel, work in cramped or confined spaces, or assume uncomfortable or tiring body positions repetitive for shift.
Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, stairs, or scaffolding at least 10 times during shift.
Requires the ability to work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions, as needed.
Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.

Responsibilities

Operating industrial steam boilers, and associated site distribution
Operating and lining up of utilities distribution systems
Distributing generated nitrogen as well as bulk delivery storage
Managing return condensate/steam trap systems and ancillary equipment
Making equipment rounds, performing water chemistry, collecting data and making minor equipment repairs
Acting as 1st response to alarm conditions including escalation where appropriate
Taking corrective action for abnormal events or system failures
Keeping logs and recording retention for systems including regulatory requirements maintaining system performance within permitted levels (air, water, and effluent discharge)
Pursuing a continuous improvement process and training as required for further growth as a powerplant Operator

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance
Paid vacation:
Two weeks during year 1
Three Weeks during years 1 through 5
Four weeks during years 5 through 9.99
Five weeks after year 10
Company paid short term disability
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K: Amentum matches a percentage of compensation up to 6% of your pay that you contribute
10 Paid Flexible Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Other voluntary benefits offered: Supplemental Health Insurance, Identity Protection, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Program, Employee Purchase Program, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Stock Purchase Plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance