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Boiler Operator

United States-Utah-Magna Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

Propulsion Systems is recruiting for a Boiler Operator to join its team at the Bacchus (Magna), Utah facility.

Duties: 

•  Responsible to monitor and operate day-to-day activities of several high-pressure steam boilers, hot water boilers, water pump stations, water towers, water storage tanks, plant water systems, plant compressed air systems, and building process / environmental monitoring.
•  Performs daily logbook / check sheet entries, water/chemical samples of boilers, equipment status checks.
•  Perform minor maintenance repairs including preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
•  Performs Housekeeping and 5S at all facilities maintained and monitored by powerhouse personnel, including restrooms, vehicles, and surrounding areas. 

Basic Requirements:

•  High School diploma and 4 years of boiler operator work experience, or comparable equipment maintenance repair experience. 
•  Must be a self-starter, with basic math and reading skills and good verbal and written communication.
•  Physically able to work in industrial environment, which includes climbing ladders and stairs, opening and closing valves, lifting-up to 50 lbs., able to tolerate hot and cold environments to include working outside.
•  Must be able to perform shift work, including weekends and holidays (support 24-7 operation), and work overtime as required.
•  Knowledge and experience with high pressure steam boilers, hydronic systems, compressed air systems, water pumps and basic mechanical knowledge. 
•  Minimum of 12 months direct experience performing maintenance responsibilities including annual boiler tear downs and associated preventative maintenance tasks.
•  Minimum of 12 months direct experience performing minor maintenance tasks such as minor leak repairs, sight glass replacements, filter replacements, auto condensate drain repairs/replacement and adding oil to air compressors.
•  Ability to assisting other crafts with maintenance repairs.
•  Completion of GCAP Boiler Level 1 Certifications, or equivalent within six months of hire date.
•  Knowledge of industrial machines, mechanical / electronic devices, and basic computer skills.
•  Strongly prefer post-high school education in a maintenance craft.

Competencies for Success:

•  Safety First attitude and personal work behavior.
•  Actively engages in continuous improvement efforts of Maintenance activities and duties.
•  Demonstrates initiative and ambition to become proficient in all job duties.
•  Able to work to performance standards with little or no supervision.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.