3rd Cl Power Plant Engineer - CoGen

Job Responsibilities

• 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, Selective Catalytic Reduction 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 breakdowns.
• 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; add chemicals as necessary for proper balance.

Possession of a Third Class or higher Stationary Engineers License based on the standards established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General laws.

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

• This position operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Employees may be required to perform mandatory overtime when circumstances dictate the need.
• Designated as an “EMERGENCY” position in the Department of Developmental Service’s Emergency Plan. Those in this position must report to work when the Governor declares a state of emergency.

Full‑time – 40‑hour weekly position:

• Sunday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Monday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm, 10:00 pm – 6:00 am
• Tuesday 10:00 pm – 6:00 am
• Thursday 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Days off:
  Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
• Flexibility with work schedule will be required.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID‑19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or to have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to their vaccination status for both COVID‑19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. 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.