Job Title: INF-Y Steam Plant Operator
Hiring  Manager: Austin C Plemons
# of Openings: 1 
Organization: Utilities Management (50135630)
Hourly Pay Rate: $36.16 - $42.14
Seniority Group: Steam Plant Operator Group 

What You'll Do

 

Follows predetermined methods and procedures for starting, shutting down, and operating (80,000 lbs/hr) stationary package boilers using natural gas or fuel oil. Maintaining boiler water chemical balance by analytical methods and operating chemical pumping systems. Operates Reverse Osmosis water systems to provide the boilers with the required quantity and quality feed water. Interprets gauge and meter readings and makes necessary system changes to meet steam demand or other requirements. Reports abnormal operating conditions to immediate supervisor. Takes immediate action in an emergency situation and is responsible for steam plant operations during the off shifts. Performs other normal tasks within the steam plant as assigned by supervision. Assignments may include extended work periods wearing hearing protections as well as limited work at heights.

What You Can Expect      Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security      Top-notch, dedicated colleagues      Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Minimum Job Requirements

 

Requires two years of practical experience in operating and firing natural gas or fuel oil boilers and systems, including electronic, manual and automatic controlling devices, or must have equivalent combination of education, on-the-job training or a minimum of 10 years' experience working as a Stationary engineer at Y-12. This position also requires above average communication skills. This position requires shift work and applicant must be able to work any shift.

In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative).  DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment.  In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.   (Ref. DOE O 426.2)

 

Preferred Job Requirements

 

Working knowledge of A.S.M.E. sage practices as related to operation of high-pressure boilers and equipment preferred. Previous Utility and/or Steam/Boiler experience is preferred. Mechanical training or experience in repair of steam plant equipment would be of value. Skill and knowledge of primary computer control systems is preferred as well as a working level of skill in using computers. Education in a technical discipline beyond secondary education is preferred.

 

Notes

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
 

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.