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Pratt & Whitney · 3 weeks ago

Powerhouse Mechanic 3rd Shift (Onsite)

East Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is transforming the future of flight by designing and servicing advanced engines. They are seeking a Powerhouse Mechanic to perform maintenance, repair, and operational duties on facilities equipment that generates and supplies energy for plant operations.

Responsibilities

Under direction of Leader/Supervisor perform a variety of duties, as assigned, to operate, maintain, service and repair equipment, systems and control devices for providing heat, water cooling air and other utilities and to support plan operations

Under direction of leader/supervisor operate, maintain and repair powerhouse and auxiliary generation and distribution equipment and related system components. Monitor and control operation of complex boilers, compressors and air machinery for use throughout the plant

Perform installation, overhaul and repair work and carryout preventive maintenance and service as required

Provide assistance to others in system operation, care and use for equipment and proper work practices and work in support of special project groups

Perform similar duties throughout the facility within the scope and skill level of this job description. Assist other trades working on joint projects where common skill crossover provides the opportunity for shared responsibilities and more effective use of available skills

Qualification

Boiler operationSteam generationCooling towersGas compressionWater treatmentAuxiliary distribution systemsConnecticut State Operating Engineer LicenseMaintenanceRepairSafe operating proceduresPrinciples of combustionTeam collaboration

Required

HS Diploma or GED

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Equivalent to 2+ years trades training and boiler operation experience

Requires well rounded knowledge of the operation of steam generation, cooling towers, gas compression, water treatment and auxiliary distribution systems and associated control system and components

Must be familiar with principles of combustion, maintenance and repair of boilers and safe operating procedures

Preferred

Knowledge of jet turbine (GG8) operation and maintenance is preferred

Candidates that already possess or able to obtain within 45 days of arrival a Connecticut State Operating Engineer (OE-2) License are preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)

Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays.

Company

Pratt & Whitney

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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.

Founded in 1925

East Hartford, CT, US

10001+ employees