Power Plant Operator 4
Onsite
Palmdale, CA, United States
Palmdale, CA, United States
Posted 11 days ago
Job Details
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Power Plant Operator Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in Palmdale, CA . Definition: On-shift responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of low-pressure steam boilers, hydronic boilers, oil free screw type air compressors, air dryers, potable water system and central refrigeration plant. Essential Functions: • Responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing low pressure boilers, hot water boilers, steam traps, air compressors, air dryers, chillers with a total capacity of over 2000 tons, and other auxiliary equipment. • Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspect expansion tanks, air compressors, air dryers, various kinds of pumps and valves, steam traps, water treatment systems and other plant auxiliary equipment. • Exercise knowledge of how to operate and maintain heating, refrigeration, potable water, compress air • Exercise basic computer skills for record keeping and system operation. • Test, analyzes, and treats potable water systems to ensure proper chlorine residuals. • Maintains logs of plant operation and records maintenance and repair work performed. Records data such as temperatures, pressures, water levels, and voltage and makes any necessary adjustments • Ensures proper safety response when using different equipment and machinery and uses personal protective equipment when necessary. • Coordinate and communicate with the Maintenance team • Other typical job titles include Stationary Engineer and Operating Engineer The candidate will be trained on 1st shift then placed into one of the shifts below: • 1st shift 4/10 (4 days a week/10 hour shifts - 5:30-16:00) • 2nd shift 4/10 (4 days a week/10 hour shifts - 13:30-24:00) • 3rd shift 4/10 Graveyard (4 days a week/10 hour shifts - 21:30-8:00) • 1st shift 3/10 (3 days a week/10 hour shifts - 5:30-16:00) • 2nd shift 3/10 (3 days a week/10 hour shifts - 13:30-24:00) • 3rd shift 3/10 Graveyard (3 days a week/10 hour shifts - 21:30-8:00) Basic Qualifications for level 4:
- High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of related experience in operating and maintaining stationary engines mechanical equipment
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- The ability to work any shift and schedule, including Overtime and Holidays
- Ability to stand for periods of time
- Ability to lift 35lbs
- Class C driver's license
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