POWER PLANT OPERATOR

POWER PLANT OPERATOR Location:  Newport News, Virginia, United States Date:  Mar 25, 2026 Req ID: 45060  Team: O46 PLANT UTILITY OPS  Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes  Full-Time Shift: Swing  Relocation: No relocation assistance available  Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework  Travel Requirement:  No  Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start    Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.   The Role The selected candidate will operate critical equipment and systems, which provide production trades plant services, such as low and high pressure steam, low & high pressure compressed air, river water, and demineralized water. The person must be a team player, highly motivated andwork with minimal supervision.   This position requires working a rotating shift including holidays and weekends.  Must Have The individual must hold a valid Driver's License, have the ability to read and interpret basic blue prints and technical specification and/or equipment operating manuals. Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs Nice to Have Basic knowledge of plant operations, computers, electrical, pipefitting, and troubleshooting control systems are a plus. High school graduate is preferred. Previous military experience with boiler operations and associated systems along with experience in plant operations involving air compressors or water pumping system is a plus, but not required Experience with maintenance and repair of steam operating 600 psi and above marine type boilers is preferred. A solid understanding of a basic steam cycle, water chemistry, automated boiler control systems, burner management systems, pumps, boiler auxiliary systems, compressors and generation of demineralized water is a definite plus