Assistant Watch Engineer

What You Can Expect

As our Assistant Watch Engineer, at ENGIE's Medical Area Total Energy Plant (MATEP) located in Boston, MA you will be responsible for operating and performing routine operating maintenance of steam, chilled water and electrical generating equipment for MATEP, LLC, satellite facilities and utility distribution system.

Under the direction of the Watch Engineer, you will operate and maintain chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and related auxiliary equipment. You will also maintain logs, prepare equipment for operations or shutdown conditions, and monitor instrument readings. You will report to the Operations Supervisor.

You will also:

• Participate in the starting, control, operation, shutdown and inspection of chillers, pumps, cooling towers and all associated equipment
• Monitor instrumentation and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for proper operating conditions, determine nature and cause of trouble and perform necessary corrective action to protect personnel, equipment, system integrity and maintain system efficiency and safety
• Prepare logs and other operating records including data collection via plant computer
• Perform regular inspection tours of the plant and distribution system including underground tunnels and electrical power systems
• Operate and perform routine operating maintenance and preventive maintenance, including cleaning of equipment (pumps, water conditioning equipment)
• Perform boiler start-up and control, including burner light-off, adjustments for optimum firing, soot blowing, burner changing and cleaning and other duties
• Assist Watch Engineer as required, with the operation and control of electrical generating equipment, chiller operation and diesel engine operations
• Perform routine operating maintenance, including cleaning of equipment and plant work areas
• Observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices, and perform work in accordance with recognized trade and company standards and, where applicable, local, state, and federal laws
• Must participate in mandatory training and other programs
• Performs other related duties as required
• Participate in emergency response team

What You'll Bring

• A minimum high school diploma or equivalent; and a minimum two (2) years of experience operating and performing routine maintenance on boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, electrical generating equipment, or similar central utility plant systems
• A Valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts Third Class Engineer's License

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a worksiteon a daily basis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Windows and maintenance systems, including MAXIMO, LOTO ETS, and Red Tag Pro
• You must be able to work internally in the physical plant and externally on the facility's grounds or at satellite facilities; may be required to work overtime - relief, off-shift, and emergency coverage (nights, weekends,) and/or other, as needed
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 5%
  A desire to possess a Valid CFC-2 and CFC-3 license; or a CFC-universal license
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license could possibly drive a company vehicle
• "E" Watch / Tuesday - Saturday Day Shift
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• This position consists of 25% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
• May be required to obtain a Second-Class Industrial Wastewater Treatment license
• The employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment and clothing where appropriate because of their work around potential hazards such as loud noise, airborne particles, vibration and hazardous materials. Including but is not limited to, safety eyewear, footwear, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, specialized clothing and a company issued uniform
• Under certain conditions, while working in the plant, may be required to wear a respirator - respirators are required in specified areas, therefore the employee will be issued with and trained in the proper use of this equipment
• May require repetitive stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, and carrying, intermittent lifting
• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds, high-lifts, and in confined spaces
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively

Compensation

Hourly: $55.33 USD

Your position is part of a bargaining unit represented by International Union of Operating Engineers-Local 877. Many of the terms and conditions of your employment, including but not limited to work scheduling, wages, vacation, sick leave, and other benefits, will be governed by a collective bargaining agreement (the "CBA") between the Company and the union.

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.