High-Pressure Boiler Plant Engineer

Partner's Healthcare; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a high‑pressure heating plant operator responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers and related equipment at 2014 Washington Street. You will monitor meters, read gauges, adjust controls, and respond to emergencies to ensure safe, reliable steam and power generation.

Required: 2–3 years in engineering, a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and Massachusetts 3rd Class Engineer license; strong troubleshooting, analytical and teamwork skills;

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Responsible for testing boiler water and returns.
• Add chemicals when necessary for proper mix to ensure correct balance.

Skills

Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment

Engineering principles

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Math and planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma in Engineering

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a high‑pressure heating plant operator responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers and related equipment at 2014 Washington Street. You will monitor meters, read gauges, adjust controls, and respond to emergencies to ensure safe, reliable steam and power generation.

Required: 2–3 years in engineering, a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and Massachusetts 3rd Class Engineer license; strong troubleshooting, analytical and teamwork skills;