Boiler & Turbine Control Room Operator — 12‑Hour Shifts

Amentum; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Boiler/Turbine Control Room Operator for a high‑complex, critical environment in Groton, CT. You’ll operate, troubleshoot and maintain utilities plant equipment including boilers, gas turbines, and chillers on a 12-hour rotating shift (Dupont Schedule).

Responsibilities include operating steam boilers and gas turbine systems, monitoring chemistry, advancing maintenance tasks, and responding to alarms while maintaining logs for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CT OE2 license or ability to obtain within one year.
• 5 years of technical trades experience in operating/maintaining chilled water systems in a large industrial setting or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a security access badge for access to client site.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, varied shifts, weekends, and alternate schedules.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• Position does not include sponsorship for US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Operate three dual fuel 600 psig industrial steam boilers and distribute via Delta V DCS.
• Operate a Gas Turbine and Waste Heat Recovery Steam Generator.
• Manage power generation and distribution, including parallel/islanding operations.
• Distribute generated nitrogen and manage bulk delivery storage.
• Oversee condensate/steam trap systems and ancillaries.
• Conduct equipment rounds, test chemistry, collect data, and perform minor repairs.
• Respond to alarms as 1st line of defense and escalate when needed.
• Correct abnormal events or system failures.
• Maintain logs and regulatory retention for systems (air, water, discharge].
• Engage in continuous improvement and training for growth as a powerplant operator.

Skills

Safety minded

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CT OE2 license or ability to obtain within 1 year

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Boiler/Turbine Control Room Operator for a high‑complex, critical environment in Groton, CT. You’ll operate, troubleshoot and maintain utilities plant equipment including boilers, gas turbines, and chillers on a 12-hour rotating shift (Dupont Schedule).

Responsibilities include operating steam boilers and gas turbine systems, monitoring chemistry, advancing maintenance tasks, and responding to alarms while maintaining logs for regulatory compliance.