Senior Power Plant Technician - Shift Leader

petersonschool.online; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicinity Energy in Cambridge, MA seeks a Lead Power Plant Technician to operate the combined cycle generating facility and related equipment with minimal supervision. The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires union membership.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience operating gas and steam turbines, boilers, and related systems, plus a MA Second Class Engineer's License and a MA Grade 2 Industrial Wastewater License within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active MA Second Class Engineer's License.
• MA Grade 2 Industrial Wastewater Treatment License within 6 months.
• Minimum 6 years' experience operating power plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the combined cycle facility and power plant equipment.
• Keep management informed of operations, unusual conditions and faults.
• Take readings and maintain records/logs.
• Coordinate with Commercial Operations, NStar, and ISO.
• Follow plant procedures and safety/environmental permits.
• Schedule and coordinate work sequences of shift operations.

Skills

Plant operations

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA Second Class Engineer's License

MA Grade 2 Industrial Wastewater License

Job description

Vicinity Energy in Cambridge, MA seeks a Lead Power Plant Technician to operate the combined cycle generating facility and related equipment with minimal supervision. The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires union membership.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience operating gas and steam turbines, boilers, and related systems, plus a MA Second Class Engineer's License and a MA Grade 2 Industrial Wastewater License within six months.