Power Plant Technician A (Engineering)

TL;DR

Power Plant Technician A (Engineering): Operating, monitoring, and maintaining power plant systems and auxiliaries with an accent on reliable and safe operation of high-pressure boilers and turbines. Focus on ensuring system efficiency, performing water chemistry analysis, and adhering to strict safety and regulatory protocols.

Location: Onsite in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Salary: $56.07 - $67.42 hourly

Company

North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions focusing on low carbon energy and decarbonization.

What you will do

• Operate and monitor power plant equipment and auxiliaries, responding to normal and abnormal conditions.
• Perform water chemistry analysis and coordinate with vendors to maintain chemical control.
• Conduct periodic visual and auditory inspections of equipment to detect malfunctions.
• Manage mechanical and electrical isolation, including operating circuit breakers up to 480 volts.
• Maintain logs, equipment records, and develop operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, environmental permits, and LOTO procedures.

Requirements

• Must hold and maintain a Massachusetts Third Class Engineers License.
• Minimum 5 years of experience operating gas turbines, high pressure boilers, steam turbines, and HRSGs.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, maneuver 100 lbs, and work in confined spaces or extreme temperatures.
• Must qualify to wear a respirator.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the relationship between plant operations and energy markets.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID’s.
• Proven strong safety record.

Culture & Benefits

• Role involves Kendall UWUA Local 369 Union membership.
• Commitment to net zero and reducing climate change impacts.
• Working environment focused on decarbonization and community service.
• Rotating shift schedule.