POWER PLANT OPERATOR
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · Newport News, VA · 4 days ago
Management$57k–$85k/yrFull-time
The Role
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 and work with minimal supervision. This position requires working a rotating shift including holidays and weekends.
Must Have
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to read and interpret basic blue prints and technical specification and/or equipment operating manuals
- Ability to work a rotating shift including holidays and weekends
Nice to Have
- Basic knowledge of plant operations, computers, electrical, pipefitting, and troubleshooting control systems
- 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
- Experience with maintenance and repair of steam operating 600 psi and above marine type boilers
- 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
Pay
$57,283.20 to $85,196.80
Benefits
- 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