Description
Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a Power Plant Operator A to join our team in Everett, Washington. As a Power Plant Operator A, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating and maintaining power generation systems.
Responsibilities:
- Operate boilers, engines, and associated auxiliary equipment
- Monitor equipment, perform routine inspections, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with safety protocols
- Read gauges, meters, and charts to track boiler operations
- Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels
- Activate valves to change the amount of water, air, and fuel in boilers
- Fire coal furnaces or feed boilers, using gas feeds or oil pumps
- Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure efficient operation
- Check safety devices and perform environmental checks routinely
- Record data and keep logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activity
Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:
- Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs
- Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting
- Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants
- Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards
- Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions
- Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties
Basic Qualifications:
- City of Seattle Steam Engineer's License Grade 2
- 3+ years of boiler operation and maintenance experience
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8-hour shift
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to stand, twist, bend, kneel, and occasional crawling within an 8-hour shift
- Ability to work in noisy environments while completing tasks
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid time off
Salary: $60.92 per hour