Operating Engineer (OE)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverviewJob Title: Operating Engineer (OE)Location: Arnold AFB TNFunction/Branch: O & M/Flight – VKF PlantDirectorate: Test OpsPosition Type: Regular Full-Time Pay Type: Wage Grade: A21Starting Hourly Rate: $38.44 - $42.71 OverviewBeyond New Horizons LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Operating Engineer, supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB Tennessee. The selected candidate will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for [e.g. operating and maintaining or supporting] the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.Open to internal and external candidates. The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift and shift determination will be made based on the priority of work at the time the selected candidate is cleared to report to work.Job SummaryThe successful candidate will under the general supervision perform technical, mechanical, electrical and manual work in the testing, operating, and/or assembly and shop areas of an engineering test facility.Job Duties:Prepares plant equipment for operationsTroubleshoot equipment in case of malfunctionsOperate plant equipment during testsInstall and maintain facility systemsAccomplishes maintenance and servicing to place and keep test facility equipment in operationUses a wide variety of hand and machine tools, powered equipment, measuring and testing equipmentInstructs less experienced lower grade craftsmenIt is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policyPerform other duties as required ResponsibilitiesBasic Qualifications:Must possess High School Diploma or equivalentFour years of experience as an Operating Engineer in the working section of an aeronautical test facility operations or progressive experience in the trade may be substituted for the required experience – progressive experience is defined as a mechanical background supporting large plant systems such as boilers, chillers, compressors, etc.; large hydraulic systems with operating pressures above 1500 psi; high and/or low pressure process control valves; evaporators; and/or compressed air or water systemsWorking knowledge of computersValid State Driver’s LicenseMust be able to obtain and maintain certification to operate Forklifts, JLGs, and Overhead CranesMust be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand, give and take directionsMust be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area networkCurrent U.

S. Citizenship required Preferred QualificationsActive Secret clearanceAbility to operate forklifts QualificationsWhat We OfferCompetitive salariesContinuing education assistanceMultiple healthcare benefits packages401K with employer matchingVacation and Sick Leave along with a federally recognized holiday schedule