3rd Class Engineer

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a skilled boiler operator to manage the high pressure heating plant on site. This role requires maintaining, repairing, and operating boiler systems, reading meters, and logging essential data to ensure safe, reliable plant performance.

The position calls for a High School Diploma or equivalent with 2–3 years of engineering experience; a 3rd Class Engineer license in MA is preferred. This is an onsite role with a rotating shift and a competitive pay scale.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical/engineering diploma preferred.
• 2–3 years of engineering experience required.
• Massachusetts 3rd Class Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, repair and clean power plant equipment.
• 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 readings.
• Keep power plant logs with readings, steam and power generation, fuel usage and maintenance data.
• Test boiler water and adjust chemicals to maintain balance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma in Engineering

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Summary

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a high pressure heating plant. and reassembles boilers, as required.

• Performs repairs to boilers.
• Repairs pipes, paints and removes equipment for repair or replacement, as required.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

• Maintain, operate, repair and clean power plant equipment.
• Observe the operation of the plant and make necessary adjustments.
• Respond to emergencies and equipment breakdown.
• Read meters and gauges at specified intervals to insure 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.
• Responsible for testing boiler water and returns.
• Add chemicals when necessary for proper mix to insure correct balance.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Engineering required

Experience

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience Engineering Experience 2-3 years required

Licenses and Credentials

• 3rd Class Engineer [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Fire Services required
• Hoisting Engineer [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and Inspections Division preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and select a course of action regarding equipment failures and repair.
• Knowledgeable in general engineering principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong mathematical and planning skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Hours of Work: Monday through Thursday 1:15PM to 9:15PM

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Job Details

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $35.84 - $54.82/Hourly Grade 6

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EEO Statement

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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