Powerhouse Technician I

Job Title

This position will work onsite in Windsor Locks, CT.

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.
• Training may take place on 1st

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

Qualifications 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,  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!

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.

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.