Powerhouse Mechanic 1st Shift (onsite)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Powerhouse Mechanic to perform facilities work needed to operate, install, overhaul, maintain, and repair equipment used to generate, transfer, and supply energy and utilities for plant operations. The mechanic works on interrelated systems and addresses operating and distribution problems, under the direction of a leader or supervisor.

Duties include operating, maintaining, servicing, and repairing equipment, systems, and control devices that provide heat, water, cooling, air, and other utilities. The role also covers powerhouse and auxiliary generation and distribution equipment, including monitoring and controlling complex boilers, compressors, and air machinery. The mechanic performs installation, overhaul, repair, preventive maintenance, and service work; supports special project groups; assists others with system operation and equipment care; and may work with other trades on joint projects. The role trains on first shift, while the permanent shift is to be determined. This is an onsite position in East Hartford, Connecticut.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of trades training and boiler operation experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.

Nice To Haves

• Priority consideration is given 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), in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Ability to obtain a Connecticut State Operating Engineer (OE-2) license within 45 days of arrival.
• Knowledge of jet turbine (GG8) operation and maintenance.
• Willingness to train for, obtain, and maintain other licenses, operator permits, and certifications related to 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 diversified work to resolve operating and distribution problems in interrelated systems.
• Operate, maintain, service, and repair equipment, systems, and control devices providing 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, and proper work practices; support special project groups.
• Perform similar duties throughout the facility within the scope and skill level of the position, and assist other trades on joint projects.
• Refer difficulties to the leader or supervisor.

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, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED