Boiler Operator

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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.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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