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Operating Engineer

Beyond New Horizons, Tullahoma, TN, United States



Operating Engineer
Job Title: Operating Engineer (OE)

Location: Arnold AFB TN

Function/Branch: O & M/Aeropropulsion - Plant (Electrical)

Directorate: Test Ops

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Type: Wage

Grade: A21

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $38.44 - $42.71

Open to internal, BNH employees and external candidates.

Current U.S. citizenship is required.

Overview
Beyond New Horizons LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Operating Engineer supporting TOS II at Arnold AFB Tennessee. The selected candidate will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining or supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. The selected candidate must be available to work any shift; shift determination will be based on priority at the time of reporting.

Job Summary
The successful candidate will, under general supervision, perform technical, mechanical, electrical, and manual work in the testing, operating and/or assembly and shop areas of an engineering test facility.

Job Duties

Prepares plant equipment for operations

Troubleshoot equipment in case of malfunctions

Operate plant equipment during tests

Install and maintain facility systems

Accomplishes maintenance and servicing to keep test facility equipment in operation

Uses a wide variety of hand and machine tools, powered equipment, measuring and testing equipment

Instructs less experienced lower grade craftsmen

Wearing PPE in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy is a condition of employment

Perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent

Four years of experience as an Operating Engineer in the working section of an aeronautical test facility operations or progressive experience in the trade may be substituted for the required experience. Progressive experience is defined as mechanical background supporting large plant systems such as boilers, chillers, compressors, etc.; large hydraulic systems with operating pressures above 1500 psi; high and/or low pressure process control valves; evaporators; and/or compressed air or water systems

Working knowledge of computers

Valid State Driver's License

Must be able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand, give and take directions

Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network

Current U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

Active Secret clearance

Ability to operate forklifts

What We Offer

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Vacation and Sick Leave along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are
Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today.

Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity
BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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