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Lockheed Martin
Sr Power House Equipment Operator
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What they do
A Power Distributor or Plant Operator operates equipment to controls and monitor the flow of electricity from power plants.
$69,406 / year median in Connecticut
+5% projected growth
Job Description
## Standard Job Description Operate, start up, shut down, and maintain high pressure boilers, chillers, air compressors and auxiliary equipment throughout the Central Plant to supply heat, hot water, steam, compressed air, and chilled water to the Stratford plant facilities. Operate, start up, shut down, and maintain the cogeneration system - including the gas-powered turbine, duct burner, and energy recovery equipment. Must make critical operational decisions regarding the import or export of electrical power and independently diagnose and resolve equipment or process issues observed in the control room or during rounds, ensuring reliable and safe plant operation. ## Basic Qualifications 1\. Strong knowledge of boilers, chillers, and compressed air systems - including all auxiliary equipment - and the ability to read and accurately interpret their meters and related instrumentation. 2\. Equivalent to 2 years high school plus 2‑3 years specialized trades training in power plant operation. 3\. Requires State OE‑2, S‑1 or S‑2 certification. 4\.
Experience:
2‑3 years of high‑pressure steam, chiller equipment, and air compressors. 5\. U.S. Citizenship required. 6\. Must be able to work any shift during a 7‑day work week. ## Desired Skills Pay Information- $49.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.