Boiler Plant Mechanic

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• $36.71

• 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.

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

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

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the…