Plant Operator / Boiler - Mechanical Technician

ManpowerGroup; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Travel Insurance

401(k) with match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Mechanical Technician - Senior Operator in Andover, MA to join the Central Energy Plant Operations Team. You will operate boilers, chillers, turbines and cogeneration equipment while monitoring control rooms and plant systems.

The role demands strong troubleshooting, safety focus and clear communication, with a shift pattern of 12‑hour nights and onsite responsibilities. Eligible licenses and union environment apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active MA 1st/2nd/3rd Class Stationary Engineer License required.
• Experience operating boilers, chillers, steam systems and utility plant equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings, manuals and specs.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain high‑pressure boilers.
• Operate centrifugal chillers, steam turbines and cogeneration equipment.
• Monitor BAS, utility monitoring systems and control room operations.
• Perform water testing, treatment and boiler compliance activities.
• Maintain logs, reports and respond to alarms and emergencies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication

Reading schematics

CMMS knowledge

MS Office

Industrial plant operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Massachusetts 1st Class Stationary Engineer License

Massachusetts 2nd Class Stationary Engineer License

Massachusetts 3rd Class Stationary Engineer License

Job description

Our client, a leading facilities management and building operations company, is seeking a Mechanical Technician - Senior Operator to join their team. As a Mechanical Technician - Senior Operator, you will be part of the Central Energy Plant Operations Team supporting the Plant Operations and Engineering Team. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, attention to safety, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Mechanical Technician - Senior Operator (Operator B / Operator A / Senior Operator)

Location: Andover, MA.

Pay Range: The ranges below are negotiable

• 1st Class Stationary Engineer License: $48.57/hour
• 2nd Class Stationary Engineer License: $47.32/hour
• Class C / 3rd Class Stationary Engineer License: $39.42/hour

What's the Job?

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain high-pressure steam and hot water boilers.
• Operate and maintain centrifugal chillers, steam turbines, and cogeneration equipment.
• Monitor building automation systems, utility monitoring systems, and control room operations.
• Perform water testing, treatment, and compliance activities for boiler systems.
• Maintain operational logs, reports, equipment documentation, and respond to plant alarms and emergencies.

What's Needed?

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Active Massachusetts 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Class Stationary Engineer License (Fireman License does not qualify).
• Experience operating boilers, chillers, steam systems, and utility plant equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CMMS systems, and industrial plant operations.

What's in it for me?

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

Additional Details

• Night Shift: 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM
• Week 1: Monday-Wednesday
• Week 2: Monday-Thursday
• 7 total 12-hour shifts per two-week pay period
• Onsite parking available
• Phone interview with Hiring Manager followed by onsite interview
• Candidate converts to a permanent employee after approximately 31 days to comply with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) requirements.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.