Power Plant Operator (3rd Class Engineer License)

About the role

GE Aerospace is hiring a Power Plant Operator at its Lynn facility, which designs, produces, assembles and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. The operator runs the power plant's boilers and boiler auxiliaries, supports load determination and reports to the Power Plant Engineer. The position pays $30 per hour and is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Key responsibilities

• Operate all boilers and boiler auxiliaries and support the determination of boiler load and load distribution
• Report operating conditions and operate under the direction of the Power Plant Engineer
• Maintain boiler pressure, steam temperature and water levels, and run auxiliary power plant equipment
• Respond to alarms, take emergency action, report unsafe conditions and keep the area clean
• Test water samples for sulfate, alkalinity, phosphate, solids and oxygen, record data and adjust water treatment
• Keep company records and logs for power plant operation and maintenance requests
• Know the power plant systems, including steam, water, condensate, surge tank and compressed air lines
• Wear proper PPE and comply with state regulations on boiler and turbine operation

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Massachusetts Third Class Engineer's License
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, including 4/10-hour days with possible weekly overtime
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, work in confined spaces and at heights, and tolerate heat and noise
• Desired: experience as an operating engineer and with oil-fired high-pressure boilers, water softeners and air compressors

Required skills

• Knowledge of industrial safety rules and ability to troubleshoot problems
• Desired: computer literacy, applications and keyboarding

What we offer

• Pay of $30 per hour with a sign-on bonus opportunity
• Merit-based rewards, free onsite parking and a set schedule with no mandatory overtime
• Healthcare, retirement savings plan with company matching, tuition assistance, paid parental leave and more