Power Plant Technician A: Turbines, Boilers & Safety

Vicinity Energy, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicinity Energy in Cambridge, Massachusetts is seeking a Power Plant Technician A. This full-time hourly role operates, monitors, and maintains plant equipment to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation. The position requires Kendall UWUA Local 369 Union membership and reports to the Operations Manager.

The hourly rate range is $56.07–$67.42. You will perform water chemistry analysis, take readings, maintain records and logs, operate valves and circuit breakers, and follow safety

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Third Class Engineer license required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years’ experience operating gas turbines, high‑pressure boilers, steam turbines, and HRSGs.

Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, and responds to normal and abnormal operating conditions.
• Takes readings and maintains records and logs.
• Performs water chemistry analysis and adjusts feeds as needed.
• Operates water treatment equipment and regenerates as required.
• Maintains compliance with safety policies and lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Plant operations knowledge

Safety compliance

P&IDs reading

Computer literacy

Education

Massachusetts Third Class Engineer License

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vicinity Energy in Cambridge, Massachusetts is seeking a Power Plant Technician A. This full-time hourly role operates, monitors, and maintains plant equipment to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation. The position requires Kendall UWUA Local 369 Union membership and reports to the Operations Manager.

The hourly rate range is $56.07–$67.42. You will perform water chemistry analysis, take readings, maintain records and logs, operate valves and circuit breakers, and follow safety