(3rd) Third Class Engineer
About The Position
The Third Class Engineer operates, adjusts, and maintains Thermal/Power Plant equipment to maintain the required supply of heat and electrical power. The position is based at Deer Island in Winthrop, Massachusetts, and works Wednesday through Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The role is designated as essential during emergencies or other situations when the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work. The engineer operates and monitors plant machinery and systems, performs routine inspections and light maintenance, follows operating and safety procedures, maintains operating records, and reports abnormal test results and maintenance needs. The position also supports equipment installation and repair, chemical and fuel deliveries, and a safe, clean work area. The role works under the general supervision of the Thermal/Power Plant Second Class Engineer.
Requirements
- Basic technical and communication skills normally attained through a high school education or equivalent.
- At least three years of experience operating Thermal/Power Plant equipment, high-pressure boilers, topping turbines, and related auxiliary equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Massachusetts Third Class Engineer's License.
- Complete a productivity-improvement competency-based training program related to the essential duties and successfully demonstrate the required competencies.
- Knowledge of generating equipment, plant heating, large diesel-fuel engines, and electrical distribution systems.
- Ability to plan, organize, and perform assigned duties independently; understand responsibilities and work with minimal supervision.
- Extensive knowledge of safety practices and their application in steam engineering and wastewater facilities.
- Ability to work as part of a team to support the goals of the Deer Island Facility.
Responsibilities
- Operate, adjust, and maintain Thermal/Power Plant equipment to maintain required heat and electrical power supplies.
- Operate plant equipment and systems, including high-pressure boilers, steam and combustion turbines, generators, fuel oil and waste gas systems, diesel generators, pumps, blowers, compressors, water-treatment systems, electrical distribution, instrumentation, hydroturbines, and burner-management systems.
- Follow standard operating procedures for the Thermal/Power Plant and electrical distribution system, and perform casualty-control training as required.
- Inspect engineering plant machinery and operations to assess efficiency and maintenance needs; monitor gauges, meters, and recording devices and adjust equipment to maintain specified operating conditions.
- Lubricate equipment and machinery and make ordinary repairs, including replacing gaskets, repacking pumps, and cleaning water boxes; assist with minor repairs to auxiliary equipment.
- Communicate with Thermal/Plant personnel about plant operations and follow Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Maintain operating logs and records; collect and test water, steam, oil, and gas samples, record results, and report abnormalities to the 2nd Class Engineer.
- Monitor and control turbines, boilers, pumps, engines, compressors, digester gas systems, and digital control systems, including controlling steam, water, and oil flows as required.
- Direct chemical and fuel deliveries or ordering as required.
- Prepare injury and illness reports, safety work orders, and maintenance work-order requests as necessary.
- Perform light maintenance independently or as part of a team, including operating forklifts and other light equipment that does not require a special license.
- Create inspection lists and maintenance reports through the Computerized Maintenance Management System; inspect and troubleshoot systems and equipment.
- Install or retrofit equipment related to plant systems and modify or align existing equipment to specifications.
- With proper training, set up ladders, staging, and rigging and use hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, and other equipment to access jobs and remove or install equipment.
- Operate portable pumping, ventilation, and other equipment needed to complete assigned tasks.
- Perform routine equipment testing, Lockout/Tagout, startup and shutdown, and process-equipment adjustments.
- Perform light maintenance tasks such as greasing and lubricating equipment, replacing oil reserves, making minor packing adjustments, opening hatches, installing safety rails, changing light bulbs, and replacing HVAC filters.
- Remove snow from the immediate work area as needed to perform tasks; clean and maintain the work area and perform other related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
