Engineer - First Operator (Boiler Operator)

Amentum•McLean, VA

20h•$47•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is looking for an Engineer - First Operator (Boiler Operator) to join our team in McLean, VA. As an Engineer - First Operator you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of boilers, and work on scheduled rotational shifts. This position is also the Watch Chief's First Assistant. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI US Government security. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Hours: Rotating Schedule

Requirements

Four years’ experience in commercial/industrial operations.
Must possess a Journeyman HVAC license, or Maryland Grade I Stationary Engineer License, or DC 3rd steam boiler engineer license or equivalent.
Must possess universal CFC certification.
Able to read and interpret blueprints.
Working knowledge of piping systems.
Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
Must work scheduled rotational shifts, including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI US Government security. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of HVAC systems.
Ability to write correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Have basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain boilers, incinerators, steam stations, air handling units, and associated equipment.
Make periodic tours of assigned equipment and systems within headquarters compound, recording required data.
Monitor water treatment program for Central Plant.
Monitor and execute the Lock-out/Tag-out program.
Report all faults, deficiencies, and unusual occurrences to the Watch Chief.
Respond to emergencies on assigned equipment, performing all tasks necessary for the protection of property and personnel.
Assume all responsibilities and duties of Second Operator as required.
Assume all responsibilities of HVAC Grade I as assigned by Chief Engineer on maintenance days.
Direct Second Operator when authorized by Watch Chief.
Perform other job-related work as required.
Monitor and operate assigned control systems.