Utility Operator Lead - (Steam Plant)

BNH•San Marcos, TX

2d•$42 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is hiring a Utility Operator Lead (Steam Plant) to support TOS II at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. The position supports United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment as part of an integrated team. The role performs manual and technical work under general supervision and carries out journeyman Utility Operator duties, with additional responsibility for Steam Plant utility system operations and outages at AEDC. The selected candidate must be available to work any shift; shift assignment will depend on work priorities when the candidate is cleared to report. The lead operates, coordinates, and directs journeyman and intern operators performing mechanical and technical work at Steam Plants A and C. The position coordinates with other stations, test facilities, operators, and Utility Operator Leads; maintains utility service interfaces with test and base-support personnel; and provides technical assistance and training. Duties also include directing and performing maintenance and repairs, issuing hold orders, work clearances, and confined-space permits under management instructions, coordinating overtime call-ins, keeping operating records and logs, and submitting assigned monthly reports. The role operates and services boilers and auxiliary equipment; regulates boiler water flow; samples, analyzes, and treats boiler water; inspects equipment for efficient operation; operates and tests emergency electrical apparatus; performs operator and emergency maintenance; and maintains shift operating logs. The employee is responsible for housekeeping in assigned areas, proper use of tools and equipment, required training, timely and accurate work, professional conduct, safety practices, and compliance with company procedures and policies. Wearing PPE as directed is a condition of employment. This is a regular, full-time wage position. The listed hourly pay range is $41.89–$46.54. It is open to internal candidates only. U.S. citizenship is required; BNH will not provide immigration-related sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six years of progressive experience in steam generation work.
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, auxiliaries, and other boiler-room equipment.
Thorough knowledge of large water-tube boilers and associated controls, boiler feed-water equipment, boiler efficiency principles, deaerators, and auxiliary equipment.
Willingness and ability to work first, second, or third shifts, including odd and weekend shifts, and availability for any shift as assigned.
Availability to work overtime as required.
Working knowledge of computers.
Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand, give, and take directions.
Valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to deal professionally and courteously with a variety of people in diverse situations.
Ability to comply with functional-specific safety training and environmental stewardship programs.

Nice To Haves

Active secret clearance.
Working knowledge of various types of pumps and valves.

Responsibilities

Perform journeyman Utility Operator duties and additional Steam Plant utility system operations and outage work at AEDC.
Operate, coordinate, and direct journeyman and intern operators performing mechanical and technical work at Steam Plants A and C.
Serve as the immediate supervisor's point of contact on Steam Plant operations and operator maintenance, and coordinate with other stations and test facilities.
Direct and perform operator maintenance and repair work as required.
Coordinate work with other Steam Plant Operators and Utility Operator Leads.
Maintain coordination with test and base-support personnel to ensure necessary utilities are provided.
Inspect equipment and perform operator and emergency maintenance.
Provide technical assistance and training to other Steam Plant Operators and direct their work.
Issue hold orders, work clearances, and confined-space permits under general management instructions.
Coordinate personnel call-ins for overtime assignments, maintain records and logs, and complete assigned monthly reports.
Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas.
Operate and service boilers and auxiliary equipment, regulate boiler water flow, and sample, analyze, and treat boiler water.
Conduct periodic inspections to check and ensure efficient equipment operation.
Operate and test emergency electrical apparatus.
Maintain shift operating logs for Steam Plant equipment and other activities.
Use tools and equipment properly; complete required training; perform duties accurately and on time; and comply with safety practices, company procedures, and personnel policies.
Wear PPE in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.