Power Plant Co-Generation Engineer I

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School seeks an Operational Co-Gen Engineer I to operate boilers, turbines, and related auxiliaries in the Co-Generation Facility under supervision. You will manage steam and power production, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safe operation around high voltage systems.

Rotating shifts and strict compliance with safety plans are required. Candidates should hold a MA Third Class or higher Stationary Engineer’s License and have 1–2 years of power plant

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Third Class or higher Stationary Engineer’s License required.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a modern power plant.
• Knowledge of safe operation around high voltage systems (13,800 volts) and rotating equipment.
• Experience with refrigeration and condensers, turbine-driven centrifugal compressors and related equipment.
• Experience with large high pressure boilers with superheaters and economizers.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers to produce steam, power, electrical power and refrigeration.
• Perform repairs to mechanical, electrical and distribution systems.
• Operate high pressure steam boilers with super-heaters, economizers and associated equipment.
• Operate steam turbine generators and condensers, synchronize with grid when necessary; log observations.
• Monitor power demand and adjust for power factor, frequency, and voltage.
• Operate UPS, 13,800 V distribution and emergency diesel power systems.
• Operate centrifugal compressors and condensers; log observations.
• Maintain cooling tower and fans serving turbine and refrigeration systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections of power plant equipment.
• Take readings on all power plant equipment.
• Be prepared to perform other maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Stationary Engineer License (MA)

Power plant operations

Safety around high voltage systems

Refrigeration & condensers operation

Turbine and compressor operation

Rotating shifts

Job description

University of Massachusetts Medical School seeks an Operational Co-Gen Engineer I to operate boilers, turbines, and related auxiliaries in the Co-Generation Facility under supervision. You will manage steam and power production, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safe operation around high voltage systems.

Rotating shifts and strict compliance with safety plans are required. Candidates should hold a MA Third Class or higher Stationary Engineer’s License and have 1–2 years of power plant