Stationary Engineer; Union - Nss

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Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years.

We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams.

We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

This position is located at the Michoud Assembly Facility New Orleans, Louisiana.

Performs start-up, functional operations, shut-down, maintenance and repair of power plant equipment.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Operates high pressure boilers, chillers and compressors and all related auxiliary equipment through the use of instruments, gauges, automatic or manual controls.
• Interprets temperature, pressure and flow reading and maintains prescribed conditions of water level, steam pressure and rate of fuel firing.
• Makes regular checks of assigned areas to ensure the proper operation of heating and cooling equipment and systems such as steam boilers, pressure vessels, heating furnaces, water chillers, generators, air compressors, fuel heating and pumping apparatus.
• Conducts routine and periodic physical and functional performance checks on heating and cooling equipment and systems for proper operating conditions.
• Interprets gauge readings and adjust equipment to maintain appropriate conditions.
  
  Must be thoroughly familiar with the sequence of starting and shutting off power plant and auxiliary equipment and be able to quickly detect and troubleshoot causes of breakdown or improper operation.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments. Informs supervisor of other related repairs and adjustments needed. Maintains a daily log of events including equipment performances, times of operation, materials, maintenance, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Accountable For

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and
• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Mandatory

• Four (4) years of experience.
• Must maintain the appropriate certifications.
• Must possess the degree of familiarization which is consistent with and considered usual and normal for the complexity of the work to be performed.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Computer skills required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
• Must…