Powerhouse Technician I

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 57,859 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced boiler operator for its Windsor Locks powerhouse. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and operate boilers and related equipment on site, ensuring efficiency and reliability.

Responsibilities include analyzing water samples, performing preventive maintenance, and following blueprints and manuals. The role requires 2+ years in power plants or similar environments, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years’ experience in power plants, powerhouses, engine rooms, or engineering spaces.
• Experience with high pressure steam boilers and/or cogeneration plants.
• Requires valid motor vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, modify, repair and inspect boilers and related equipment on and off site.
• Operate equipment to maximize efficiency and monitor performance.
• Take water samples on boilers and water systems, analyze results and take corrective action.
• Under watch engineer guidance, changeover boilers using alternate fuels, oils or gas.
• Work from complex blueprints, drawings and manuals to perform powerhouse duties.
• Record daily performance and logs of boiler operations and analysis.

Skills

Power plant ops

Boiler operation

Blueprints/drawings

SCADA/BMS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers.

We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

What You Will Do

• Maintain, troubleshoot, modify, repair and inspect a variety of boilers and associated equipment both on and off site.
• Operate and adjust equipment to provide maximum efficiency.
• Take water samples on boilers and tower water systems, analyze results and take corrective action.
• Under the direction of watch engineer, changeover boilers using alternate fuels, oils or gas.
• Work from complex blueprints, drawings manuals, charts, graphs and instructions to perform a variety of powerhouse duties.
• Record daily performance of boiler operations and analysis, log sheets and records.
• Take corrective action.
• Operate over the road vehicle and power industrial truck.
• Respond to emergencies such as malfunctioning of controls, boiler failures, tower and chiller water supply.
• May assume watch engineer responsibilities during normal operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of boilers and controls.
• Update preventative maintenance requirements as needed.
• Maintain inventory and identify replacement parts, submit lists to supervisor.
• Start up and operate standby equipment or make temporary repairs to meet demand until permanent repairs can be completed.
• Shutdown or activate compressors as required.
• Monitor fire and security pumping system, run pumps and monitor fire tank.
• Remain at the work station during evacuations unless there is imminent danger.
• Knowledge in computer program for monitoring and controlling compressor systems, remote mechanical building systems and equipment.
• Supervise the delivery of fuel oil and ensure compliance with the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan and Storm water Pollution Prevention (SWPP) requirements.
• Improve process and solve problems in cooperation with fellow employees and technical support group.
• Keep equipment and surrounding areas neat and clean.
• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.

Shift Schedule

• 1st Shift: 8:00am - 4:00pm (7 days on and 2 days off rotation.)
• 1st Shift: 7:30am – 3:30pm (5 days on and 3 days off rotation.)
• 2nd Shift: 4:00pm to 12:00am (7 days on and 2 days off rotation.)
• 3rd Shift: 12:00am - 8:00am (7 days on and 2 days off rotation.)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years’ experience Experience in Power plants, Powerhouses, engine rooms, engineering spaces, or similar.
• Experience with high pressure steam boilers and/or cogeneration plant.
• Experience working with complex blueprints, drawings, service manuals, charts, graphs or other written and verbal instructions.
• Requires valid license for motor vehicle.

We Prefer

• Certificate heating, piping, cooling (HVAC-R, S1, S2, or OE2 License) or 2+ years trades training in power plant operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge in the operation, maintenance and service of various heating and cooling systems, air equipment, and their associated controls and components.
• Familiar with overhaul and repair techniques of mechanical equipment.
• Certification in lock-out tag-out, confined space, respirators and hazardous material familiarization.
• Knowledge in computer operations and programs, such as SCADA and/or other Building Management Systems(BMS).

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual Doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Additional Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

The salary rate for this role is $42.47 USD. The salary rate provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.