Power House Site Lead

at Amentum in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Knowledgeable in Steam cycle and Boiler/Power Generation equipment and able to train others.

Provides schedules and work direction for other employees.

Collaborates with Facility Engineering on operation/equipment issues

Collaborates Facility Manager on employee performance and pay issues.

Responsible for Hiring additional operation/maintenance staff.

Details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

+ Tests, treats or oversees the treating of boiler water.

+ Works from and is able to read prints, manufacturer’s instructions, and sketches.

+ Installs, maintains, cleans and repairs all boiler parts and stacks.

+ Installs, maintains, and repairs stokers, conveyors, engines, pumps, strainers, condensers, etc., by repairing or replacing worn or broken parts.

+ Installs, maintains and repairs all piping (including steam piping) within powerhouse proper.

+ Controls output of electric power, synchronizes outside powerlines and distribution power by means of switchboard equipment during incoming utility disruption or curtailment event.

+ Monitors plant compressed air load and operates Centralized and local HMI (s) to maintain proper header pressure.

+ Keeps log and makes reports of power plant operations covering such items as hours of operation, operating temperatures, power generated and anticipates load requirements.

+ Maintains a safe work environment.

+ Instructs and assists other team members.

May also perform duties such as the following in addition to the duties listed above:

+ Make minor electrical repairs (120V single phase and below)

+ Paint complete or touch up engine room equipment, fixtures and floors during periods of low demand.

+ Keeps engine room and equipment clean and orderly.

Minimum Requirements

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ A current Journeyman Electrician license, a current Master Electrician license. A Journeyman license requiring less than 8,000 hours or of the Residential type shall not be considered.

+ Six years of experience performing maintenance on industrial manufacturing production equipment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Minimum four years (8,000 Hours) documented experience in all phases of electrical work, with at least 2 of those years being in power distribution wiring, directly related power plant/electrical switchgear and control panel maintenance and repair.??

Expected Skills and Competencies:

+ Proficient in Steam cycle and Boiler/Power Generation equipment and able to train others.

+ Ability to read design drawings and wiring diagrams is required.??

+ Mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once is required.??

+ Thorough knowledge of the methods, hazards, and safety precautions related to diesel engines and diesel engine driven electric generators is required.

+ Ability to maintain a professional attitude and to work efficiently in a stressful environment is required.

+ Working comprehension of electrical distribution, control panels and medium voltage switchgear.

+ Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

+ Experience working with AC and DC voltages from 12 up to 4160 is preferred.??

+ Mechanical, construction, or other industrial experience is preferred.

Physical and/or Other Requirements :

+ Requires the ability to regularly lift to 50 lbs.

+ Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.

+ Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.

+ Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.

+ Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.

+ Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.

+ Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.

+ Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.

+ Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.

+ Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.

+ Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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