Operational Co-Generation Engineer -Sourcing Requisition

Position: Operational Co-Generation Engineer I-Sourcing Requisition
Operational Co-Generation Engineer I-Sourcing

Requisition

Job Number:

Category:
Maintenance and Facilities

Location:

Worcester, MA

Shift: Rotation

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non Exempt

Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School

Department:
School - Power Plant-Operations - W843010

Job Type: Full-Time

Union Code:
Union Position-W20-AFSCME Trades and Building Svc

Num. Openings: 1

Post Date:
Nov. 5, 2025

Work Location:

100% Onsite

Salary Minimum: USD $73,632.00/Yr.

Salary Maximum: USD $/Yr.

This requisition is being used as a sourcing tool and does not have an open vacancy. Your application to this req will add you to a pool of candidates for potential future openings. We still encourage you to apply directly to positions you feel best meet your background, as this will not replace your application for other openings.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the general supervision of the Director or designee, the Operational Co-Generation Engineer I operates the boilers, turbine generators, turbo-motor compressors and all related auxiliaries of the Co-Generation Facility.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responsible for the production of steam, power, electrical power and refrigeration

* Perform repairs to mechanical, electrical and distribution systems

* Operates all high pressure steam boilers with super-heaters, economizes and auxiliary equipment.

* Operates all steam turbine generators, condensers, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries, synchronizing the generators when necessary, synchronizing Mass Electrics cables with the generator when necessary. Logs observations. Performs minor electrical functions (changes fuses, bulbs, checks circuit breakers) etc.

* Observes power demand and consumption making required adjustments for power factor correction, frequency and voltage.

* Operates four (4) electrical power systems, namely, the Uninterrupted Power System (UPS), normal 13,800 volts power distribution system from the utility company and the Emergency Power System from the standby diesel generator.

* Operates all centrifugal compressors, motors, condensing steam turbine-driven, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries. Logs observations.

* Operates a large cooling tower and fans serving the turbine and refrigeration systems.

* Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning and repair of all power plant equipment and instrumentation.

* Ability to take readings on all Power Plant Equipment.

* While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license.

* Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must hold a Massachusetts Third Class or higher grade Stationary Engineers License.

* 1-2 years experience in modern power plant.

* Possess the theory and application of good safety practices around high pressure, high voltage systems (13,800 volts), and rotating equipment.

* Possess the theory, application, and experience in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration and condensing steam turbine-driven centrifugal, compressors, evaporators, condensers, and related equipment.

* Possess theory, application and experience in the operation of large condensing, extracting steam turbo-electric generating equipment, and related auxiliaries.

* Possess the theory, application and experience of large high pressure boilers equipped with super heaters, economizers dual fuel systems, pneumatic combustion controls and flame scanners.

* Ability to work rotating shifts.

All Power Plant Operations staff are required to comply with UMass Chans Inspection and Maintenance Plan filed with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Pipeline Safety Division. This plan must be reviewed as part of annual training.

Posting

Disclaimer:

This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.

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