Third Class Power Plant Engineer

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Company:
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services.

Location:

Wrentham, Massachusetts.

• Operate a second‑class co‑generation power plant under the supervision of the Chief Engineer.
• Maintain, operate, repair, and clean power plant equipment such as three Cleaver‑Brooks boilers, Jenbacher gas generator, HRSG, SCR system, deaerator, feedwater and condensate pumps, receiver, and surge tanks.
• Observe the operation of the plant and make necessary adjustments.
• Respond to emergencies and equipment breakdown.
• Read meters and gauges at specified intervals to ensure proper temperature, pressure, water levels, etc.
• Keep power plant logs by recording readings, steam and power generated, fuel usage, maintenance performed, and similar data to keep accurate records.
• Test boiler water and returns and add chemicals when necessary to maintain proper balance.

• Possession of a Third Class or higher Stationary Engineer’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance with Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Knowledge of electrical generating equipment principles.
• Understanding of pipe fitting techniques.
• Skilled with power tools and equipment required in maintaining and repairing power plant equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and/or oral work instructions.

• Position operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; must be able to perform mandatory overtime when required.
• Designated as an “EMERGENCY” position; required to report to work during governor‑declared emergencies.

• Full‑time – 40‑hour weekly position.
• Schedule – Sunday: 5:30 am – 1:30 pm, Monday: 5:30 am – 1:30 pm, Monday: 9:30 pm – 5:30 am, Tuesday: 9:30 pm – 5:30 am, Thursday: 1:30 pm – 9:30 pm.
• Days off – Friday and Saturday.
• Flexibility with work schedule required.

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

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Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search.
• Criminal background check (CORI).
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, fingerprint‑based check.
• ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form (link not included).

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID‑19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or to have taken required mitigation measures. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to their vaccination status for both COVID‑19 and Influenza.

Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

• Official
  
  Title:
  
  3rd Cl Power Plant Eng - Co Gen
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States – Massachusetts – Wrentham – Emerald Street
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time, Multiple shifts
• Job Posting Date:
  Dec 11, 2025, 12:57:33 PM

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