Boiler Plant Mechanic

Amentum company; Kings Bay (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Leave Sharing Program

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Boiler Plant Mechanic to support a government contract based at Kings Bay, GA. You will tend boilers, chillers, and auxiliaries, operate control systems, and maintain detailed operation logs to meet strict specifications.

Responsibilities include complex repairs, chemical analysis of boiler water, preventive maintenance, and assisting during annual inspections. Requires 4 years of boiler experience, safety training, and security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Four years of repair, operation and overhaul experience on boiler plant equipment.
• Knowledge of boiler chemical treatment.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems and components.
• Must possess standard tools and a valid state driver’s license.
• Must wear ASTM F2413-05 safety shoes.
• Must obtain/maintain facility credentials; US citizenship required for Kings Bay access.

Responsibilities

• Tend boilers to produce steam and operate chillers and air compressors.
• Use computer systems to meet specifications and maintain operation logs.
• Perform complex repairs and overhauls on central heating plants and components.
• Conduct chemical analysis of boiler water and cooling towers.
• Inspect and run preventive maintenance and safety checks.
• Assist government personnel during annual inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

Amentum is seeking a Boiler Plant Mechanic to support a government contract award based in Kings Bay, Georgia.

Under general direction and according to diagrams, operation manuals and manufacturers' specifications; the Boiler Plant Mechanic/Operator tends one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water; tends one or more centrifugal chillers; tends one or more low-pressure and high-pressure air compressors; tends all related auxiliaries, pumps, regulators, meters, blowers, fans, de-mineralizers, softeners, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic control devices. The Boiler Plant Mechanic/Operator also uses the computer system for operations in order to meet government and manufacturer's specifications. Maintains a log of various aspects of operations.

• Additionally, according to diagrams, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, performs complex repairs and overhaul of central heating plants, their components and auxiliary equipment; including automatic or manually controlled boilers, burners, pumps, regulators, meters, blowers, fans, de-mineralizers; electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control devices and air compressors.
• Performs chemical analysis of boiler water and cooling towers and chemical treatment as required; determines fuel requirements and maintains all related pumps, valves, and piping.
• Inspects and runs preventive maintenance routines and safety checks according to the government and manufacturer's specifications.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing equipment and devices.
• Inspects, repairs, and replaces defective parts and components as necessary to ensure continuous and safe operation.
• Assists government personnel during the annual certification inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Four (4) years experience in repair, operation, and overhaul of boiler plant and related equipment, both stationary and mobile
• Must understand chemical treatment of boilers and cooling towers
• Knowledge of the use of general and specialized tools to perform necessary repair operations
• Ability to troubleshoot systems and components
• Must possess the standard tools of the trade
• Must possess a valid state driver's license
• Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes that meet ASTM F2413-05 standards.
• Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking: Frequent
• Standing: Frequent
• Climbing: Up to 40 feet
• Stooping/Bending: Moderate
• Crawling: Moderate
• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs.
• Personal Protective Equipment will be required.

Key Purpose

• Provides a list of agreed-upon union benefitsto include in job postings to support hiring efforts.

Hourly Rate:

• $36.71

Main Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Health & Welfare: $15.42 per hour contributed to benefits (effective 12/01/25).
• 401(k): Company matches up to 6% of employee contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Starts at 2.62 hours per pay period (136 hours annually), with increases based on tenure.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays.
• Additional Leave: Includes bereavement and leave share programs.

Pay Premiums & Compensation Add-ons

• Shift Differential: Extra $1.75–$2.00/hour depending on shift start time.
• Hazard Pay: $3.00/hour for designated high-risk work areas.
• Lead Pay: Additional $2.25/hour for lead roles (temporary or permanent).
• On-Call Pay: Two hours of overtime pay per day when on call during off-days/holidays.

Safety & Equipment Benefits

• Safety Shoes: $175 annual allowance.
• Prescription Safety Glasses: Up to $250 annually (per policy).

Other Coverage

• Includes provisions for overtime, safety requirements, and additional contract-based benefits.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Compensation Details:

• $36.71

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.