Utilities 3rd Engineer

Twin Rivers Technologies.•Quincy, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Third Engineer is to operate all equipment and support systems related to high pressure steam boilers, electric power generation (cogeneration), process cooling, compressed air, wastewater treatment and other systems as assigned in the Utilities Department. This role involves operating, monitoring, and inspecting various systems to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operation, while maintaining daily logs and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The position requires maintaining water quality, analyzing operational data, adjusting controls, and performing lock-out/tag-out procedures for maintenance. The Third Engineer also supports company fundamentals of Safety, Appearance, Compliance, Quality, and Cost, and ensures safe practices are followed, including completing safety and equipment audits.

Requirements

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Third Class Engineers License REQUIRED
3+ years of experience working with high pressure boilers and related equipment
Must obtain Grade 3M or higher Municipal Wastewater License within 12 months of start date
Requires extensive field work walking throughout the facility
Must be able to work in confined spaces
Will need to climb heights including boilers, cooling towers and storage tanks
Dexterity working with tools and machinery
Lift, push, pull heavy objects and equipment
Works with computers, test equipment and other technical devices
Ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
Operation Monitoring – watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure the equipment is working properly.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Nice To Haves

GMP and food grade knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor and inspect high pressure steam boilers, electric generators, air compressors, process cooling water, water treatment systems and associated auxiliary equipment including pumps, valves, transmitters, gauges, alarms, and safety devices to detect malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating reliably, efficiently and safely.
Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance in order to demonstrate regulatory compliance at all times.
Maintain continuous compliance with local, state and federal regulations as they relate to air quality, water quality and safety.
Maintain required amounts of water in boilers, adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners.
Test water quality and take necessary corrective action to maintain proper chemical conditions for steam generation, process cooling and wastewater systems.
Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating within normal parameters.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to regulate and set operations of systems.
Isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work (Lock Out Tag Out).
Keep the Utilities Chief Engineer informed of operating conditions.
Support company fundamentals of Safety, Appearance, Compliance, Quality and Cost.
Ensure that company and recognized industrial safe practices are followed at all times.
Complete employee safety and equipment audits as assigned.
Perform other duties as requested or required.