Plant Engineer – Campus Utilities & CHP Systems

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Plant Engineer to support the operation and maintenance of the Central Utilities Plant (CUP). You will coordinate with the CUP Maintenance Team, ensure safe and efficient plant operation, and develop plans for future equipment upgrades and capacity increases.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least five years of power plant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years power plant experience.
• Strong knowledge of power plant systems, CHP facilities, and plant engineering processes.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas for improvement while maintaining equipment availability and reliability.
• Track, monitor, and improve plant performance including gas turbine, boilers, chillers, cooling towers and air compressors.
• Assist with plant performance testing, troubleshooting, and condition reporting.
• Coordinate special projects and support troubleshooting activities.
• Produce and analyze monthly plant production and equipment data reports.
• Support Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) to ensure compliance and assist in capital renewal processes.
• Assist with development of contracts and specifications for equipment additions, modifications, or repairs.
• Maintain up-to-date engineering documents and P&IDs and support Management of Change (MOC) processes.

Skills

Power plant systems

Plant engineering

Excel

Analytical skills

Time management

Written and oral communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Plant Engineer to support the operation and maintenance of the Central Utilities Plant (CUP). You will coordinate with the CUP Maintenance Team, ensure safe and efficient plant operation, and develop plans for future equipment upgrades and capacity increases.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least five years of power plant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.