Assistant Chief Engineer, Power Plant Operations

petersonschool.online; Framingham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Framingham State University in Framingham, MA, seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to operate, maintain and repair high pressure boilers and related equipment, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations. Under the supervision of the Director of Boiler Plant and Utility Operations, you will respond to emergencies, oversee 1–15 staff, and coordinate with contractors to keep the steam plant running.

This full-time AFSCME position offers union protections and a base salary of about $94,149, with

Qualifications

• Possession of a Second Class or higher Stationary Engineer's license.
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial heating systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic controls used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques as applied to pneumatic control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains and repairs boilers and auxiliary machinery to ensure safe, efficient plant operation.
• Inspects and monitors equipment such as steam traps, control panels and pumps.
• Responds to emergencies or breakdowns and coordinates repairs with contractors.
• Supervises 1–15 personnel as assigned.

Skills

Industrial heating systems

Pneumatic controls

Calibration techniques

Electrical practice

Measuring equipment

Education

Second Class Stationary Engineer license or higher

Job description

Framingham State University in Framingham, MA, seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to operate, maintain and repair high pressure boilers and related equipment, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations. Under the supervision of the Director of Boiler Plant and Utility Operations, you will respond to emergencies, oversee 1–15 staff, and coordinate with contractors to keep the steam plant running.

This full-time AFSCME position offers union protections and a base salary of about $94,149, with