Power Plant Operator; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-PH ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG PH

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Perform the facilities work necessary to operate, install, overhaul, maintain and repair a variety of equipment assigned to facilities services used to generate, transfer and supply energy and utilities for plant operations. Perform associated duties where interrelated systems require planning and performing necessary work to resolve operating and distribution problems.

• Under direction of Leader/Supervisor perform a variety of duties, as assigned, to operate, maintain, service and repair equipment, systems and control devices for providing heat, water cooling air and other utilities and to support plant operations.
• Under direction of leader/supervisor operate, maintain and repair powerhouse and auxiliary generation and distribution equipment and related system components. Monitor and control operation of complex boilers, compressors and air machinery for use throughout the plant.
• Perform installation, overhaul and repair work and carry out preventive maintenance and service as required.
• Provide assistance to others in system operation, care and use for equipment and proper work practices and work in support of special project groups.
• Perform similar duties throughout the facility within the scope and skill level of this job description. Assist other trades working on joint projects where common skill crossover provides the opportunity for shared responsibilities and more effective use of available skills.

• HS Diploma or GED
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Equivalent to 2+ years trades training and boiler operation experience.
• Requires well rounded knowledge of the operation of steam generation, cooling towers, gas compression, water treatment and auxiliary distribution systems and associated control system and components.
• Must be familiar with principles of combustion, maintenance and repair of boilers and safe operating procedures.

• Knowledge of jet turbine (GG8) operation and maintenance is preferred.
• Candidates that already possess or able to obtain within 45 days of arrival a Connecticut State Operating Engineer (OE-2) License are preferred. May be required to train for, obtain and maintain other licenses, operator permits and certifications with the specialization.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays.

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In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.

-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as…