Overview
Job Title: Utility Operator Lead (Steam Plant)
Location: Arnold AFB TN
Job Family Code:
Function/Branch: O & M/Utilities
Directorate: Asset Management
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Pay Type: Wage
Grade: A24
Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $41.89 - $46.54
Posting will close on October 4, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CST
Open to internal candidates only
Overview
Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Utility Operator Lead (Steam Plant), supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB Tennessee. The selected candidate will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.
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 Summary
The successful candidate will perform a variety of manual and technical work as a Utility Operator Lead (Steam Plant) under general supervision.
Job Duties:
- Performs all duties of a journeyman Utility Operator with additional responsibilities for operations/outages of the Steam Plant Utility Systems required at AEDC
- Responsible for operation, coordination, and direction of journeyman and intern operators in the necessary mechanical and technical work in operations of Steam Plant A and C
- Responsible for immediate supervisor on matter relating to operation and operator maintenance of the Steam Plant, coordination with other stations and coordination of Steam Plant Operations with Test Facilities
- Directs and perform operator maintenance and repair work as required
- Coordinates work with other Steam Plant Operators
- Maintains proper interface with personnel in test and base support ensuring necessary utilities are provided
- Inspects and performs operator/emergency maintenance
- Provide technical assistance and training for other Steam Plant Operator and direct performance of work
- Under general instructions from management issues hold orders, work clearances and confined space permits
- Coordinates call in of personnel for overtime assignments, maintains records and logs, and complies monthly reports assigned by management
- Coordinates work with other Utility Operator Leads
- Responsible for ensuring general housekeeping of assigned areas is maintained
- Operates and services boiler and auxiliary equipment
- Regulates and controls flow of water to boiler(s)
- Samples, analyzes, and treats boiler water
- Make periodic inspections to observe, check and ensure efficient operation of equipment
- Operates and test emergency electrical apparatus
- Maintain shift operating log of Steam Plant Operation equipment and other activities
- Perform other related duties as required
- It is a condition of employment to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
Accountable For:
- The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used
- Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives
- Timely and cost-effective performance duties
- Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work
- Dealing with variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations
- Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices
- Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures
- Having the ability to work well under pressure.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six years of progressive experience in Steam Generation Work
- Must be knowledgeable in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler and auxiliaries, and other boiler room equipment
- Must have thorough knowledge of large water tube boilers and associated controls; boiler feed water equipment; principles of boiler efficiencies; deaerators and auxiliary equipment
- Must be willing/able to work first, second, third, to include odd and weekend shifts
- Must be available to work overtime as required
- Must have working knowledge of computers
- Will participate in functional specific safety training and related environmental stewardship programs
- Must be able to read, write and speak English well enough to understand, give and take directions
- Must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract
- U.S. Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications
- Active secret clearance
- Working knowledge of various types of pumps and valves
What We Offer
- Competitive wages
- Continuing education assistance
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Vacation and sick leave along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering and Development Complex.
We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Towards New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today.
Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.
Join our Team!
U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work at location Tennessee: Arnold Air Force, TN.
BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.