Power Plant Operator (Onsite)

RTX

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform the facilities work necessary to operate, install, overhaul, maintain and repair a variety of equipment assigned to facilities services used to generate, transfer and supply energy and utilities for plant operations. Perform associated duties where interrelated systems require planning and performing necessary work to resolve operating and distribution problems.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Equivalent to 2+ years trades training and boiler operation experience.
• Requires well rounded knowledge of the operation of steam generation, cooling towers, gas compression, water treatment and auxiliary distribution systems and associated control system and components.
• Must be familiar with principles of combustion, maintenance and repair of boilers and safe operating procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of jet turbine (GG8) operation and maintenance is preferred.
• Candidates that already possess or able to obtain within 45 days of arrival a Connecticut State Operating Engineer (OE-2) License are preferred.
• May be required to train for, obtain and maintain other licenses, operator permits and certifications with the specialization.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of Leader/Supervisor perform a variety of duties, as assigned, to operate, maintain, service and repair equipment, systems and control devices for providing heat, water cooling air and other utilities and to support plan operations.
• Under direction of leader/supervisor operate, maintain and repair powerhouse and auxiliary generation and distribution equipment and related system components.
• Monitor and control operation of complex boilers, compressors and air machinery for use throughout the plant.
• Perform installation, overhaul and repair work and carryout preventive maintenance and service as required.
• Provide assistance to others in system operation, care and use for equipment and proper work practices and work in support of special project groups.
• Perform similar duties throughout the facility within the scope and skill level of this job description.
• Assist other trades working on joint projects where common skill crossover provides the opportunity for shared responsibilities and more effective use of available skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees