Power Plant Mechanic Job at Amentum (McMurdo Station)

Power Plant Mechanic

The Power Plant Mechanic is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, ma...

Location

United States , Norman

Salary:

Not provided

Aramark

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment, including troubleshooting and repair processes
Working knowledge of appropriate preventative maintenance of building systems to include, but not limited to, boilers, chillers, generators & refrigeration equipment
Ability to work in various environmental conditions to include, but not limited to, high temperatures, confined spaces, elevated locations, low temperatures, elevated noise levels
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements preferred
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics
Experience using multi-meters, ammeters, soldering, brazing, electrical component wiring, and other trades specific tools and equipment
Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
Accessible and available in the event of emergencies or when needed to meet the ongoing missions of the company
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Job Responsibility

Repairs valves, traps, separators, strainers, and all other plumbing devices, including fixtures
May perform cutting and threading of pipes, sweating of copper tubing, and other types of plumbing connections (flared, compression, PVC, PEX, etc.
Repairs air conditioning equipment systems, plumbing, and electrical systems as required
Monitors running equipment, reads and records log entries, i.e., temperatures, pressures, flow rates, etc.
Maintains critical inventory needed to keep operations running including maintaining and accounting for tools used
Completes preventative maintenance as scheduled and maintain accurate documentation
Maintains a friendly attitude toward customers, clients, and co-workers
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable building codes and safety standards
May oversee the daily operations of the preventative maintenance program, ensuring all systems are checked and serviced regularly
May be required to monitor the work of external contractors as needed

Fulltime

Power Plant Technician

Location

Antarctica , McMurdo Station

Salary:

Not provided

Amentum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years Power Plant experience required (Diesel, Gas Turbine, Nuclear, Hydroelectric or Renewable). Equivalent experience in diesel engine or electrical maintenance experienced accepted in lieu of Power Plant experience.
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once is required.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the operation of diesel electric generating equipment 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.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Job Responsibility

Maintains a safe workplace program and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Complies with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements, goals, policies and procedures. Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
Provides uninterrupted medium voltage electrical service while operating to the highest standards.
Monitors Power Plant parameters and makes necessary adjustments to ensure operations are within established guidelines.
Monitors diesel engine/generators and associated switch gear parameters.
Monitors waste heat recovery system, wind turbine production and auxiliary equipment parameters.
Makes adjustments to diesel engine/generators and auxiliary systems to insure Power Plant is operating with the highest level of efficiency and reliability possible. Monitors and makes adjustments to power distribution system by adding and removing feeders as required.
Maintains operating logbooks and databases as required.
Starts, places in service and secures diesel generators as necessary.
Maintains identified operational hours spread of diesel engine/generators to better forecast maintenance.

Fulltime

Water Plant Mechanic

Location

Antarctica , McMurdo Station

Salary:

Not provided

Amentum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Two years’ experience in maintenance and repair of water treatment equipment
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once
Working knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the maintenance and repair of reverse osmosis units, pumps, valves, piping systems, water monitoring equipment and related equipment
Ability to maintain a professional attitude and to work efficiently in a stressful environment
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum

Job Responsibility

Maintains a safe workplace program and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
Complies with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements, goals, policies and procedures
Responsible for operation, preventative maintenance and repair of the sea water desalinization and treatment system
Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on reverse osmosis units, pumps, valves, piping systems, water monitoring equipment and all auxiliary equipment as required
Maintains cleanliness of water plant
Responds to unscheduled equipment or process failures
Ensures efficient and economical operation of station water production equipment
Willingness to carry a radio or pager for after hour’s call out’s
Completes maintenance records and documents all maintenance performed and maintains operating logbooks and databases as required
Maintains control of plant tools, manuals, repair parts, assemblies and consumables

Fulltime

Boiler Plant Mechanic

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, a...

Location

United States , Jacksonville

Salary:

36.71 USD / Hour

Amentum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Four (4) years experience in repair, operation, and overhaul of boiler plant and related equipment, both stationary and mobile
Must understand chemical treatment of boilers and cooling towers
Knowledge of the use of general and specialized tools to perform necessary repair operations
Ability to troubleshoot systems and components
Must possess the standard tools of the trade
Must possess a valid state driver's license
Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes that meet ASTM F2413-05 standards
Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay

Job Responsibility

Tends one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water
Tends one or more centrifugal chillers
Tends one or more low-pressure and high-pressure air compressors
Tends all related auxiliaries, pumps, regulators, meters, blowers, fans, de-mineralizers, softeners, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic control devices
Uses the computer system for operations in order to meet government and manufacturer's specifications
Maintains a log of various aspects of operations
Performs complex repairs and overhaul of central heating plants, their components and auxiliary equipment
Performs chemical analysis of boiler water and cooling towers and chemical treatment as required
Determines fuel requirements and maintains all related pumps, valves, and piping
Inspects and runs preventive maintenance routines and safety checks according to the government and manufacturer's specifications

Fulltime

Power Plant Operator

Work independently and with a team to maintain facilities surrounding wind turbi...

Location

United States , Sand Point

Salary:

Not provided

TDX

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
Certificate or two-year degree program in applied sciences preferred
One year of Turbine experience strong preferred or very good mechanical skills
Ability to travel for work and/or training for extended periods of time
Ability to work extended work schedules, often in unpleasant weather conditions
indoors and outdoors
Demonstrated ability to work in locations above the ground
A valid drivers’ license issued by state of residence and in good standing
Required to pass background investigation
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and meet all physical requirements for the position

Job Responsibility

Work independently and with a team to maintain facilities surrounding wind turbines and maintain the turbines themselves
Work in the diesel power plant to help maintain the facilities and the diesel generators
Basic cleaning and maintenance on the premises surrounding the wind turbines and power plant
Perform assembly, commissioning, testing, repair and maintenance on wind turbine generators, diesel generators and facilities and related equipment at site
Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building
Support Root Cause Analyses to assist in determining equipment failure and the reasons for failures when they occur
Complete required and accurate documentation associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment
maintain records of documentation
Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and/or retrofit low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic components and equipment associated with wind turbine and diesel generators
Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures

Fulltime

Power Plant Commissioning Manager

Our client are an international engineering business, with a roadmap to become t...

Location

Austria , Vienna

Salary:

130000.00 EUR / Year

Darwin Recruitment GmbH

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in the commissioning of process plants
Experience in the power plant, petrochemical or oil & gas sector
Completed studies in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Proven experience leading multi-cultural teams

Job Responsibility

Plan and coordinate commissioning of green hydrogen plants

What we offer

Fair market salary
Ongoing professional training

Fulltime

Power Plant Operator-Senior

Perform a variety of duties essential to the operation of a large institutional ...

Location

United States , Madison

Salary:

27.91 USD / Hour

State of Wisconsin

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include weekends, holidays, early morning or early evenings, and overtime as needed
Experience performing general maintenance and repairs using basic power tools, hand tools, and motorized equipment (e.g., fire alarms, locks, plumbing, general electrical repairs, etc.)
Experience working in a power plant performing maintenance and repairs on power plant equipment

Job Responsibility

Safely operating natural gas or oil-fired boilers which includes routine testing, inspections, maintenance and repairs
Performing lockout and tagout procedures used to ensure that equipment is shut down and inoperable until maintenance or repair work is completed

What we offer

3.5 weeks of vacation
9 paid holidays
ample sick time
Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans
Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026
Tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan
Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings
Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
Free and confidential employee assistance program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer

Fulltime

Power And Water Plant Supervisor

Power and Water Plant Supervisor

Location

McMurdo Station

Salary:

Not provided

Amentum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA/BS required. Equivalent relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience in operation and maintenance of diesel engine power plants is required.
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once is required.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the maintenance and repair of diesel electric generating equipment 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.
Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is required, high skill level is preferred.
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Job Responsibility

Maintains a safe workplace program and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Complies with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements, goals, policies and procedures.
Be responsible for supervising the operation, preventive maintenance and repair of the main power plant generators, backup emergency generators, on-site high voltage switchgear systems, sea water desalinization and treatment system and the activated sludge wastewater treatment plant.
Initiate and close work orders, establish priorities and delegate assigned tasks.
Willingness to carry a radio or pager for after hour's call out's
Completes maintenance records and documents all maintenance performed and maintains operating logbooks and databases as required.
Ensure, to the best possible standards, uninterrupted medium voltage electrical service, water supply, and proper operation of the wastewater treatment plant through planning, scheduling, materials take-offs, executing maintenance and supervision of plant operations.
Assures expedient response to unplanned power outages.
Advises the Utilities Supervisor of the status of power production equipment and systems.
Keep the on-ice Facility Engineer advised of the status of power generating, water production and wastewater treatment equipment and systems.

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