Utilities 3rd Engineer

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and inspect high-pressure steam boilers, electric generators, air compressors, process cooling water, water treatment systems, and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities.
• Ensure continuous compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to air quality, water quality, and safety.
• Maintain proper water levels in boilers, adjust combustion air supplies, and control fuel flow into burners.
• Test water quality and take corrective actions to maintain chemical conditions for steam generation, processing cooling, and wastewater systems.
• Analyze problems and take appropriate corrective actions to ensure continuous operation.
• Adjust controls and valves to regulate system operations.
• Isolate equipment mechanically and electrically for safe inspection and repair (Lock Out Tag Out).
• Keep the Utilities Chief Engineer informed of operating conditions.
• Support company safety, appearance, compliance, quality, and cost standards.
• Complete safety and equipment audits as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Extensive field work walking throughout the facility.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and climb heights including boilers, cooling towers, and storage tanks.
• Dexterity working with tools and machinery.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry objects up to 65 lbs.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and use PPE.
• Must have a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Third Class Engineers License (REQUIRED).
• 3+ years of experience working with high-pressure boilers and related equipment.
• Ability to obtain Grade 3M or higher Municipal Wastewater License within 12 months of start date.

Skills

• Operation monitoring
• Critical thinking
• System control
• Active listening
• Monitoring performance