Powerhouse Mechanic 1st Shift (onsite)
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney has an immediate need for a Powerhouse Mechanic. The role trains on first shift, but the permanent shift is to be determined. The position performs facilities work to operate, install, overhaul, maintain, and repair equipment used to generate, transfer, and supply energy and utilities for plant operations. It also involves planning and completing varied work to resolve operating and distribution problems in interrelated systems. Under the direction of a leader or supervisor, the mechanic operates, maintains, services, and repairs equipment, systems, and control devices that provide heat, water, cooling air, and other utilities supporting plant operations. The role includes operating, maintaining, and repairing powerhouse and auxiliary generation and distribution equipment and related components; monitoring and controlling complex boilers, compressors, and air machinery; and carrying out installation, overhaul, repair, preventive maintenance, and service work. The mechanic assists others with system operation, equipment care and use, proper work practices, and special projects; may support joint projects with other trades; and refers difficulties to a leader or supervisor. Similar duties may be performed throughout the facility within the scope and skill level of the job.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of trades training and boiler operation experience.
Nice To Haves
- Priority consideration is given, in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, to internal and recall candidates who are Pratt & Whitney IAM Bargaining Unit members of District Lodge 26 and Affiliated Locals 700 and 1746 (Connecticut Operations).
- Ability to obtain a Connecticut State Operating Engineer (OE-2) License within 45 days of arrival.
- Knowledge of jet turbine (GG8) operation and maintenance.
- Ability to train for, obtain, and maintain other licenses, operator permits, and certifications as required for the specialization.
Responsibilities
- Operate, install, overhaul, maintain, and repair facilities equipment used to generate, transfer, and supply energy and utilities for plant operations.
- Plan and perform varied work to resolve operating and distribution problems involving interrelated systems.
- Operate, maintain, service, and repair equipment, systems, and control devices that provide heat, water, cooling air, and other utilities.
- Operate, maintain, and repair powerhouse and auxiliary generation and distribution equipment and related system components.
- Monitor and control complex boilers, compressors, and air machinery used throughout the plant.
- Perform installation, overhaul, repair, preventive maintenance, and service work as required.
- Assist others with system operation, equipment care and use, proper work practices, and special projects.
- Assist other trades on joint projects when shared skills can support effective completion of the work.
- Refer difficulties to the leader or supervisor.
- Perform similar duties throughout the facility within the scope and skill level of the job description.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
