Eng Prin

Requisition Number

113082BR

What’s it like to work with a company protecting what really matters? Remarkable. Our reputation is built on delivering quality products that meet our customer's standards and help protect our U.S. service members. We offer a generous salary and benefit package, and we work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

BAE Systems is seeking a Steam Plant Technologist for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant located in Radford Virginia. Under the general direction of the Facilities Operations Manager, the Steam Plant Technologist is responsible for plant engineering, operations and maintenance support, contractor support, and project management. The Steam Plant Technologist serves as a resource for plant personnel to assist in the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the facility. The successful candidate will also be responsible for various reports to support business needs.

In this role, you will:

Engineer, design and justify plant modifications and improvements.

Perform troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs on complex electrical and mechanical issues throughout the powerhouse and power generation system, coordinating with site personnel, vendors and contractors as needed.

Evaluate and make recommendations for steam plant spare parts inventory.

Provide guidance, oversight, and directions to personnel as needed.

Develop and maintain plant performance and efficiency analysis tools and report’s findings to the Energy Manager.

Prepare capital project budgets for approval and administer the project budget.

Provide support in the development of work scopes associated with scheduled and non-scheduled outages.

Carry out complex projects and assignments independently.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Exhibit a thorough understanding of plant design, construction, operations, maintenance, and analysis in the utility industry, oil & gas industry, required.

Write specifications and standards and coordinate engineering projects and assignments.

Job Posting Title

Steam Plant Technologist

Job Family

Engineering

Travel Percentage

<10%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

None

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

Engineering Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

6 years’ experience in operations and maintenance of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, electronic controls and monitoring devices

Extensive knowledge of natural gas and steam technologies

Demonstrated effective skills to coordinate effectively with external and internal stakeholders

Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills required along with attention to detail, adherence to deadlines and the ability to manage multiple projects and sub-projects concurrently.

Proficient in engineering design and principles for updating equipment, including pumps, turbines, and generators.

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Projects).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel on all levels.

Preferred Skills and Education

Specialized education/experience in steam or power distribution

10+ years’ experience in power plant operations and maintenance

Hands-on experience in operations and maintenance of rotating equipment

Experience developing and maintaining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

SharePoint experience

Supervisory experience of professional and union employees

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Department

RMS_Radford Facilities Management

Company

155_BAE SYSTEMS Ordnance Systems

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

Ordnance

Salary Max Point

178931

Salary Min Point

105254

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Jenny Ridings