Steam Plant/Boiler Equipment Operator - Fitchburg, MA

Sprague • Westminster, MA

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

NE Renewable Power is comprised of 5 Biomass electric generating power stations located in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. These stations are vital in providing locally sourced renewable energy to New England. Sprague, with over 150 years of energy operating experience, is seeking a Boiler Operator/Equipment Operator for their Fitchburg, MA facility. Sprague is a company founded in 1870 that focuses on a collaborative, customer-centric approach to delivering energy products and services throughout the Northeast. They value innovation, safety, integrity, and their people, recognizing that employees are key to their success. Sprague operates across more than 20 locations and emphasizes the importance of each employee to their community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Massachusetts 2nd Class Fireman's License or willingness to obtain within 6 months of start date.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, half and full-face respirators, ear protection, fall protection equipment, etc.
• Ability to hear and understand audible alarms and detect changes in equipment noise levels.
• Capable of frequently standing, walking, balancing, sitting, climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks), kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting (min. 50lbs), feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Perform repetitive motions as required.
• Eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret instruments, gauges, manuals, etc.
• Physically capable of performing demanding work at various heights and in adverse conditions during operations, shutdowns, and in fire/emergency activities.
• All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program (pre-employment physical, drug screen, motor vehicle verification, background check).
• Post-employment screenings include annual audiogram and respirator fit testing (tight seal).

Responsibilities

• Assist the shift supervisor at a 18 MW wood-fired biomass power plant.
• Operate and maintain the steam boiler and auxiliary steam equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, generators).
• Report equipment problems that jeopardize plant operations or safety to the unit supervisor.
• Ensure plant operating logs are kept current.
• Inform plant management of equipment in need of repair or conditions outside normal parameters.
• Operate auxiliary equipment, start/stop equipment, open/close valves.
• Clean and operate demineralizers.
• Test and treat boiler and cooling tower water as directed.
• Perform maintenance tasks as directed.
• Operate wood yard equipment and computer system as needed.
• Clean designated work areas using brooms, mops, and buffers.
• Act as a team member with all employees and comply with all NE Renewable Power policies and procedures.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical benefits start on your first day.
• Retirement contributions start on your first day.
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee’s contribution.
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic 2.6% contribution from Sprague.
• Paid Volunteer Time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans.
• Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED