Utilities Engineer (Grade 3M)

About the role

Our client is a leading chemical manufacturer located just south of Boston, MA. They have been supplying high-quality, sustainable fatty acids and glycerin to the North American market. With over 80 different products and advanced manufacturing processes such as hydrolysis, distillation, and hydrogenation, our client is committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers with the highest standards of quality and service. We are hiring a Third Engineer to operate and monitor high pressure steam boilers, cogeneration, process cooling, compressed air, and wastewater treatment systems in a 24/7 plant. A Massachusetts Third Class Engineer License is required, and you will need a Grade 3M or higher.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and inspect boilers, generators, air compressors, cooling and water treatment systems, and auxiliary equipment to catch malfunctions and keep operation safe and efficient
• Maintain daily logs of operating, maintenance, and safety activity, including test results and instrument readings, to demonstrate regulatory compliance
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal air quality, water quality, and safety regulations
• Control boiler water levels, combustion air, and fuel flow to burners
• Test water quality and take corrective action for steam, process cooling, and wastewater systems
• Interpret gauges, meters, and charts to confirm operation within normal parameters
• Troubleshoot problems and adjust controls and valves to keep systems running reliably
• Isolate equipment mechanically and electrically using Lock Out Tag Out for safe inspection and repair
• Keep the Chief Engineer informed of operating conditions and complete safety and equipment audits as assigned
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Third Class Engineer License, required
• Three or more years of experience with high pressure boilers and related equipment
• Availability for rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong operation monitoring, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills
• Comfort with computers, test equipment, and hand tools
• Ability to walk the facility for a full shift, work in confined spaces, climb boilers and towers, and lift, push, and pull heavy equipment
• GMP or food grade manufacturing experience, preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401k Match up to 4%
• On-site 24/7 Fitness Center
• Tools and Uniforms Provided
• Annual Boot Allowance
• Annual Merit Increases and Bonuses

Pay

Salary: $37 - $40 per hour

Schedule

Rotating 12-hour shift, either 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with a repeating pattern that builds in eight hours of guaranteed overtime every other week and includes weekends and holidays. Candidates must be open to days or nights. This opening is expected to be nights, with training on days for the first 6-12 months.