POWER PLANT OPERATOR

Huntington Ingalls • Newport News, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidate will operate critical equipment and systems, which provide production trades plant services, such as low and high pressure steam, low & high pressure compressed air, river water, and demineralized water. The person must be a team player, highly motivated andwork with minimal supervision.

This position requires working a rotating shift including holidays and weekends.

Requirements

• The individual must hold a valid Driver's License
• Have the ability to read and interpret basic blue prints and technical specification and/or equipment operating manuals
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of plant operations, computers, electrical, pipefitting, and troubleshooting control systems are a plus.
• High school graduate is preferred.
• Previous military experience with boiler operations and associated systems along with experience in plant operations involving air compressors or water pumping system is a plus, but not required
• Experience with maintenance and repair of steam operating 600 psi and above marine type boilers is preferred.
• A solid understanding of a basic steam cycle, water chemistry, automated boiler control systems, burner management systems, pumps, boiler auxiliary systems, compressors and generation of demineralized water is a definite plus

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.
• Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

What This Job Offers

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