2nd Cl Power Plant Eng - CoGen - Bridgewater

Mass.gov; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Bridgewater is seeking a qualified individual for the operation and maintenance of a combined heat plant station. The role involves supervising personnel, maintaining equipment, and keeping operational logs. A Second Class or higher Stationary Engineers license is mandatory. The agency promotes a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Second Class or higher Stationary Engineers license is required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the operation and maintenance of a combined heat plant station.
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs steam generators and auxiliary equipment.
• Supervises assigned engineers and instructs plant personnel.
• Keeps a station diary log recording operational data.

Education

Second Class or higher Stationary Engineers license

Job description

Duties

• Participates in the operation and maintenance of a combined heat plant (CHP) station during an assigned shift.
• Cleans, maintains, repairs and operates steam generators and their auxiliary equipment such as oil burners, boiler feed pumps, flow meters, compressors, generators, and other power plant equipment.
• Makes rounds of the Power Plant during watch and observes operation of all equipment.
• Supervises 3rd Class Engineer and Steam Fireman assigned to the watch, instructs plant personnel in Power Plant operating procedures and proper safety procedures when equipment is taken out of service.
• Keeps a station diary log on the assigned watch recording gauge readings, fuel consumed, power generated, kilowatts purchased, water pumped, maintenance work performed and any other pertinent data.
• Performs all other related duties as requested.

Comments

This is a Civil Service position. Please note that salaries for union positions are determined according to the provisions of the respective collective bargaining agreement. Applicants must have no felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The Massachusetts Department of Correction shall not hire anyone who may have direct contact with offenders, who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents. The DOC urges bi-lingual applicants to apply.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• Possession of a Second Class or higher Stationary Engineers license, based on the standards established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws, is required.

Comprehensive Benefits

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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. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.