LNG Yard Operator II

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.).

Eversource Energy (Eversource) owns and operates the Hopkinton LNG Facility located in Hopkinton, MA (Facility). The Facility consists of three 1 BCF LNG storage tanks, a 240 MMSCFD vaporization system, a new state‑of‑the‑art liquefaction and pretreatment system capable of liquefying up to 21 MMSCFD.

The Yard Operator 2 will ensure the Facility is safely, reliably and efficiently operated during liquefaction and vaporization seasons by performing the day‑to‑day operation functions of the Facility.

The LNG Yard Operator 2 will perform operations under the supervision of the LNG Yard Operator 1 or LNG Shift Supervisor. The LNG Yard Operator 2 will train and complete basic LNG operations training within their first 6 months of hire, and the LNG Yard Operator 1 curriculum within 36 months of hire to be able to perform the duties of LNG Yard Operator 1. These duties include but are not limited to: LNG vaporization, idle (boil off), truck loading/loading, and duties as assigned.

• Support all Eversource Safety and Environmental initiatives.
• Execute directives from LNG supervision.
• Assist with the operation of LNG storage boil off management, truck loading/offloading, and vaporization operations, as directed.
• Understand and follow operational procedures.
• Assist with plant startup and shutdowns.
• Complete necessary training for operations staff, within defined periods.
• Communicate and support plant supervision, coworkers, maintenance department, engineering departments, and outside contractors, as required.
• Ensure Eversource corporate requirements and policies are followed.
• Operates the LNG plant in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Must be able to work rotating shift work schedule subject to changes according to Plant operating demands.
• Develop familiarity with regulatory compliance for Federal Energy Regulatory, Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection inspections.
• Assist in abnormal requests/repairs or emergency response after hours on an as‑needed basis.

• Technical Knowledge/Skill:
  • Effective communication with different groups, including operations staff, maintenance staff, engineering departments, human resources, federal, state, and local regulators, external stakeholders, and other Eversource corporate groups.
  • Keep accurate equipment logs and records.
  • Ability to successfully complete all company sponsored training programs.
  • Ability to learn, understand and implement operational procedures.
  • Ability to learn, understand and manage process control systems.
• Education:
  • Ideal candidates should possess a (1) Bachelor or Associate degree in engineering or relevant technical discipline or (2) equivalent work experience.
• Experience:
  • Ideal candidates should have at least 1 to 2 years of experience mechanical equipment operation (i.e. compressors, pumps, instrumentation systems, control systems, etc.).
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Massachusetts DOT Medical Certificate.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Massachusetts Hoisting License with a minimum 3A endorsement. Additional endorsements are a plus.

• Working conditions will include operational requirements in a plant office/control room environment and routine work outdoors (may be required during periods of inclement weather) during implementation of operational and/or maintenance procedures.
• This position has mandatory 12 hour rotating shift work that includes: nights, weekends, and Holidays.
• This…