Stationary Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking a Stationary Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Andover, Massachusetts.
Overview
This role involves operating and maintaining critical building systems, including high-pressure steam boilers, hot water systems, centrifugal chillers, and a cogeneration plant with two electricity-generating turbines. The position ensures the efficient and safe operation of these systems while adhering to safety and environmental standards.
Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with all environmental, safety, and health programs and procedures.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain high-pressure steam and hot water boilers in full compliance with manufacturer recommendations and applicable permits/regulations.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain site centrifugal chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and related equipment to ensure reliability and efficiency.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the cogeneration plant, including turbines generating electricity and steam.
- Monitor water testing, treatment, and chemical usage for boilers and chilled water systems, ensuring compliance with water safety management plans.
- Operate control room to respond to alarm conditions on a 24/7 basis, with backup support available.
- Monitor building automation systems to ensure proper operation of boiler, chiller, and air handling equipment.
- Document and record all activities accurately, including equipment readings and incidents.
- Monitor fuel storage systems, maintaining logs and reports in compliance with permits and regulations.
- Review, understand, and follow site operations procedures for equipment.
- Write reports on incidents and equipment failures.
- Respond to service requests and provide feedback to the chief engineer, adhering to codes and standards.
- Read and interpret repair manuals, specifications, drawings, and schematic diagrams.
- Monitor subcontractor activities and assist craft technicians in maintenance tasks as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum Massachusetts 3rd class stationary engineer’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work any shift as required for shift coverage
- 2+ years of experience operating 2nd class steam plants
Shift: 4:30pm-4:30am, 36/48; 12-hour shifts
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.