Jobs · Manufacturing · Virginia

POWER PLANT OPERATOR

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · Newport News, VA · 1 wk ago
Manufacturing$57k–$85k/yrFull-time

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.

About the role

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

  • Individual must hold a valid Driver's License
  • Must 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

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • Nice to have basic knowledge of plant operations, computers, electrical, pipefitting, and troubleshooting control systems
  • A 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
  • 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

Qualifications

High school graduate is preferred

Skills

  • Basic knowledge of plant operations, computers, electrical, pipefitting, and troubleshooting control systems
  • Previous military experience with boiler operations and associated systems along with experience in plant operations involving air compressors or water pumping system
  • Experience with maintenance and repair of steam operating 600 psi and above marine type boilers
  • 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

Benefits

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.

Pay

$57,283.20 to $85,196.80

Schedule

Swing

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