POWER PLANT OPERATOR
HII, Newport News, VA, United States
Req ID: 45060
Team: O46 PLANT UTILITY OPS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Swing
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
The Role
The selected candidate will operate critical equipment and systems that 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.
Position requires working a rotating shift including holidays and weekends.
Must Have
Valid Driver's License
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, technical specifications, or equipment operating manuals
Ability to work the assigned shift as production needs
Nice to Have
Basic knowledge of plant operations, computers, electrical, pipefitting, and troubleshooting control systems
High school graduate preferred
Previous military experience with boiler operations and associated systems, and experience in plant operations involving air compressors or water pumping systems
Experience with maintenance and repair of steam operating 600 psi and above marine-type boilers
Solid understanding of basic steam cycle, water chemistry, automated boiler control systems, burner management systems, pumps, boiler auxiliary systems, compressors, and generation of demineralized water
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans; on-site health centers, telemedicine, 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
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Team: O46 PLANT UTILITY OPS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Swing
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
The Role
The selected candidate will operate critical equipment and systems that 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.
Position requires working a rotating shift including holidays and weekends.
Must Have
Valid Driver's License
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, technical specifications, or equipment operating manuals
Ability to work the assigned shift as production needs
Nice to Have
Basic knowledge of plant operations, computers, electrical, pipefitting, and troubleshooting control systems
High school graduate preferred
Previous military experience with boiler operations and associated systems, and experience in plant operations involving air compressors or water pumping systems
Experience with maintenance and repair of steam operating 600 psi and above marine-type boilers
Solid understanding of basic steam cycle, water chemistry, automated boiler control systems, burner management systems, pumps, boiler auxiliary systems, compressors, and generation of demineralized water
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans; on-site health centers, telemedicine, 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
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