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Amentum is seeking a Lead Boiler Operator . We are a multifaceted supplier specializing in providing and managing maintenance and engineering technical support services for commercial and industrial critical facilities. Employing over 44,000 people in 85 Countries, your growth and possibilities within our company are endless. We are fast-paced, agile, customer-centric and fiercely committed problem-solvers. Our team is excited to help our customers solve today’s and tomorrow’s problems, giving confidence and reassurance that together we’ll accomplish mission success.

As an Amentum employee you can enjoy:

• Benefits beginning Day 1

• Growth opportunities

• Safe work environment

• Team focused environment

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in Steam cycle and Boiler/Power Generation equipment and able to train others.

Provides schedules and work direction for other employees.

Collaborates with Facility Engineering on operation/equipment issues

Collaborates Facility Manager on employee performance and pay issues.

Responsible for Hiring additional operation/maintenance staff.

Details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Tests, treats or oversees the treating of boiler water.

• Works from and is able to read prints, manufacturer’s instructions, and sketches.

• Installs, maintains, cleans and repairs all boiler parts and stacks.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs stokers, conveyors, engines, pumps, strainers, condensers, etc., by repairing or replacing worn or broken parts.

• Installs, maintains and repairs all piping (including steam piping) within powerhouse proper.

• Monitors plant compressed air load and operates Centralized and local HMI (s) to maintain proper header pressure.

• Keeps log and makes reports of power plant operations covering such items as hours of operation, operating temperatures, power generated and anticipates load requirements.

• Maintains a safe work environment.

• Instructs and assists other team members.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Five years of experience that demonstrates a combination of two years performing maintenance on industrial manufacturing production equipment and one year in a leadership position or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient in Steam cycle/Boiler & Diesel generator equipment

• Ability to read design drawings and wiring diagrams is required.  

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once is required.  

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, hazards, and safety precautions related to diesel engines and diesel engine driven electric generators is required.

• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and to work efficiently in a stressful environment is required.

• Working comprehension of electrical distribution, control panels and medium voltage switchgear.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

• Mechanical, construction, or other industrial experience is preferred.

• Controls output of electric power, synchronizes outside powerlines and distribution power by means of switchboard equipment during incoming utility disruption or curtailment event.

Physical and/or Other Requirements :

• Requires the ability to regularly lift to 35 lbs.

• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.

• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.

• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.

• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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