Assistant Chief Engineer (Second Class Power Plant Engineer) - Framingham State University

Framingham State University; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Framingham State University in Framingham, MA invites applications for the position of Assistant Chief Engineer (Second Class Power Plant Engineer). The role operates, maintains and repairs high‑pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment, responding to emergencies to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.

The successful candidate will supervise 1–5 staff directly and up to 15 indirectly, with supervision duties and compliance with AFSCME bargaining rules.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operation of industrial heating systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic controls used in power plant operations.
• Fundamentals of electrical practice and calibration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers, chillers, pumps and valves to ensure continuous power supply.
• Repair and maintain plant machinery; perform minor electrical/plumbing work.
• Respond to emergencies and determine necessary repairs; ensure safe operation.

Skills

Industrial heating systems

Pneumatic controls

Electrical practice fundamentals

Precision measuring equipment

Education

Second Class Stationary Engineer license

Job description

Location: Framingham, MA

Category: Staff

Job Type: Full-time

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Assistant Chief Engineer (Second Class Power Plant Engineer)operates, maintains and/or repairs high pressure boilers andauxiliary machinery and equipment; cleans machinery and equipment;responds to emergencies or equipment breakdowns; maintains adequatesupply of fuel; and performs related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to ensure that assigned steamboiler plant facility is operated and maintained safely andefficiently.

Please review the Power Plant Engineer Series

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under general supervision of the Director of Boiler Plant andUtility Operations, or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This position may exercise direct supervision (i.e., not throughan intermediate supervisor) over, assign work to and review theperformance of 1 - 5 personnel; indirect supervision (i.e., throughan intermediate supervisor) over 6 - 15 personnel; and functionalsupervision (i.e., over certain functions, but not over all dailywork activities, or over all daily work activities on a temporarybasis) over 6 - 15 personnel.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checks, inspects and monitors various types of machinery,equipment and systems such as steam traps, heat control panels,safety valves and gauges, high and low water converters and/orsteam reducing stations, gas systems, fire alarms, fire sprinklersand fire hydrant systems, standpipes, hot water preheat or oiljackets; various types of generators such as diesel, steam andturbine; various types of pumps and water pumping stations;pneumatic temperature and pressure control systems; electricalsystems; steam and water lines and systems; refrigeration systems;air conditioning and ventilating systems; and motor bearings,boiler fires, air compressors, smoke stack emissions, coiling oiltanks and chemical tank levels, etc., to ensure that assigned plantfacility is operated in a safe, efficient and pollution-freemanner.
• Operates machinery and equipment such as chillers, boilers,generators, pumps and valves to ensure the provision of power.
• Repairs, overhauls and maintains machinery and equipment byreplacing turbines, boilers, burners, motors, pumps andcompressors; by using metal laths, electric hacksaws, pipethreaders and other machine shop equipment; by turning overauxiliary equipment as needed; by repairing and overhauling pipes,valves, gauges, etc.; by cleaning or replacing filters; bylubricating equipment; and by making minor electrical or plumbingrepairs to keep equipment operating efficiently and to preventbreakdowns.
• Cleans and maintains work areas and plant machinery andequipment, such as suction and discharge oil strainers, burners,boilers and pumps to ensure the safety and efficiency of plantoperations.
• Responds to emergencies and breakdowns by evaluating equipmentor system problems; by identifying problems with systems coveredunder service contract and informing the appropriate contractor; bydetermining that repairs are necessary and taking correctiveaction; by deciding when to shut down equipment or systems; bytransferring from automatic to manual operation; and by operatingthe power plant by total steam when other systems fail to ensureuninterrupted service.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work under exposure to the hazards of gases or noxious fumes,high pressure boilers, steamlines, caustic or inflammatorychemicals and high voltage; are exposed to intense heat andexcessive noise; lift heavy objects; work varies shifts, weekends,holidays and nights; are subject to standby (on-call) work status;may work under exposure to the harmful effects of coal dust,asbestos or inadequate ventilation; and may work in a penalinstitution.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial typeheating systems.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of industrial type heatingsystems.
• Knowledge of the principles of pneumatics as applied toheating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of pneumatic controls used inpower plant operations.
• Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques asapplied to pneumatic control systems.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical practice.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuringequipment used in a power plant such as manometers, voltmeters,anemoneters, tachometers, etc.
• Possession of a Second Class or higher Stationary Engineer'slicense based on the standards established by the MassachusettsDepartment of Public Safety and pursuant to Chapter 146 of theMassachusetts General Laws.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position inthe American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees(AFSCME) bargaining unit with a union title of Second Class PowerPlant Engineer. This is grade 19, step 12. This is a base annualsalary of $94,148.60.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexualoffender record checks on recommended finalists prior to finalemployment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer.The University considers all qualified candidates without regard torace, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteranstatus, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation,genetic information, or any other characteristics protected bylaw.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women,veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed toequity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouragedto apply.