3rd Cl Power Plant Eng - CoGen

Job Description

Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a motivated, experienced, and licensed Third-Class Power Plant Engineer Co-Gen for the Wrentham Developmental Center. The Engineer will operate, maintain, and repair high‑pressure boilers and auxiliary machinery, ensuring safe and efficient power plant operation.

• Operate a second-class co‑generation power plant under the supervision of the Chief Engineer.
• Maintain, operate, repair, and clean power plant equipment – three Cleaver Brooks boilers, Jenbacher gas generator, HRSG, Selective Catalytic Reduction system, deaerator, feedwater, condensate pumps, receiver, and surge tanks.
• Observe plant operations and make necessary adjustments.
• Respond to emergencies and equipment breakdowns.
• Read meters and gauges at specified intervals to ensure proper temperature, pressure, and water levels.
• Keep power plant logs: record readings, steam and power generated, fuel usage, maintenance performed, and similar data.
• Test boiler water and returns; add chemicals as needed for proper balance.

• Possession of a Third‑Class or higher Stationary Engineers License issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, in compliance with Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime and be available for emergencies as an “EMERGENCY” position.

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

Full‑time – 40‑hour weekly. Workdays:
Sunday 5:30 am–1:30 pm, Monday 5:30 am–1:30 pm and 9:30 pm–5:30 am, Tuesday 9:30 pm–5:30 am, Thursday 1:30 pm–9:30 pm. Fridays and Saturdays off. Schedule flexibility required.

We are an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1‑800‑510‑4122 Ext. #4.