Shift Power Plant Engineer – Third Class

petersonschool.online; Amherst, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Third Class Power Plant Engineer at University of Massachusetts, Amherst will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Central Heating Plant equipment and systems, and assists with maintenance tasks as assigned.

This role performs shift operations, starting and stopping equipment to ensure safe and reliable steam and electrical generation, maintaining logs, conducting inspections, handling chemicals safely, and supporting standard procedures for operations and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining central heating plant systems is preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain accurate logs.
• Proficiency in basic electrical and mechanical inspections and routine testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs Central Heating Plant shift operations, including startup and shutdown of equipment.
• Maintains shift operating logs and records.
• Performs basic electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and maintenance tasks.
• Performs routine chemical testing.
• Reads and records gauges and meters.
• Opens and closes valves and adjusts controls to regulate flows of operating fluids.
• Cleans, maintains, and lubricates plant equipment and related ancillary systems.
• Executes work orders and uses the central maintenance management system.

Skills

Power plant operations

Safety procedures

Shift work

Job description

The Third Class Power Plant Engineer at University of Massachusetts, Amherst will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Central Heating Plant equipment and systems, and assists with maintenance tasks as assigned.

This role performs shift operations, starting and stopping equipment to ensure safe and reliable steam and electrical generation, maintaining logs, conducting inspections, handling chemicals safely, and supporting standard procedures for operations and maintenance.