Steam Fireman - CoGen

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Tewksbury Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a licensed Steam Fireman CoGen to play an essential role in maintaining the continuous operation of high- and low-pressure boiler systems, satellite boilers, and cogeneration equipment that support a dynamic campus environment. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with advanced mechanical systems while ensuring optimal performance, energy efficiency, and system integrity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic professional with solid mechanical skills, strong attention to detail, and commitment to safety. This role offers steady, meaningful work with the chance to grow your expertise in power plant operations, support preventative maintenance efforts, and handle real-time system needs.

This position is 40 hours on first shift, working 7am-3:30pm. The days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Operate and maintain high- and low-pressure boilers, satellite boilers, and cogeneration equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety regulations.
• Monitor and regulate system performance by reading meters and gauges and adjusting controls to maintain proper temperature, pressure, fuel, and water levels.
• Control fuel flow, airflow, and steam pressure by opening and closing valves and making necessary system adjustments to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of boiler systems, auxiliary equipment, and campus-wide steam heating and distribution systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, determine necessary repairs, and coordinate with appropriate personnel or initiate system shutdowns as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on boilers and related equipment, including pumps, burners, filters, and piping systems.
• Maintain accurate operational records and logs, including temperature readings, fuel consumption, and system performance data.
• Support plant operations by maintaining clean work areas, assisting with fuel receipt and storage, responding to heating-related service calls, and participating in required training programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a current and valid First or Second Class Steam Fireman's license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
• Strong knowledge of low- and high-pressure boilers, including natural gas- and oil-fired systems, and their auxiliary equipment.
• Understanding of power plant operations, including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems and their calibration and adjustment.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as manometers, voltmeters, anemometers, and tachometers.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures and proper fuel handling and storage practices in a power plant environment.
• Skilled in pipefitting techniques, including pipe threading and soldering, and the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including plans, specifications, schematics, and operational manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve heating and equipment-related issues and maintain accurate operational records.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while adapting to changing operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a central plant, hospital, campus, or industrial power plant environment.

About Tewksbury Hospital:

Tewksbury Hospital under the Department of Public Health (DPH),is a 370 bed Joint Commission accredited hospital. The hospital provides broad treatment of care and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses. Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.

Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital

DPH Mission and Vision:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to promote and protect health and wellness and prevent injury and illness for all people, prioritizing racial equity in health by improving equitable access to quality public health and health care services and partnering with communities most impacted by health inequities and structural racism.

We envision a Commonwealth with an equitable and just public health system that supports optimal well-being for all people in Massachusetts, centering those with systemically and culturally oppressed identities and circumstances.

Learn more and share a one-pager on DPH and what we do: DPH at a Glance PDF | Doc

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. # 4.

For questions, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 ext. 4.

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Tewksbury Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a licensed Steam Fireman CoGen to play an essential role in maintaining the continuous operation of high- and low-pressure boiler systems, satellite boilers, and cogeneration equipment that support a dynamic campus environment. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with advanced mechanical systems while ensuring optimal performance, energy efficiency, and system integrity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic professional with solid mechanical skills, strong attention to detail, and commitment to safety. This role offers steady, meaningful work with the chance to grow your expertise in power plant operations, support preventative maintenance efforts, and handle real-time system needs.

This position is 40 hours on first shift, working 7am-3:30pm. The days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Operate and maintain high- and low-pressure boilers, satellite boilers, and cogeneration equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety regulations.
• Monitor and regulate system performance by reading meters and gauges and adjusting controls to maintain proper temperature, pressure, fuel, and water levels.
• Control fuel flow, airflow, and steam pressure by opening and closing valves and making necessary system adjustments to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of boiler systems, auxiliary equipment, and campus-wide steam heating and distribution systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, determine necessary repairs, and coordinate with appropriate personnel or initiate system shutdowns as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on boilers and related equipment, including pumps, burners, filters, and piping systems.
• Maintain accurate operational records and logs, including temperature readings, fuel consumption, and system performance data.
• Support plant operations by maintaining clean work areas, assisting with fuel receipt and storage, responding to heating-related service calls, and participating in required training programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a current and valid First or Second Class Steam Fireman's license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
• Strong knowledge of low- and high-pressure boilers, including natural gas- and oil-fired systems, and their auxiliary equipment.
• Understanding of power plant operations, including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems and their calibration and adjustment.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as manometers, voltmeters, anemometers, and tachometers.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures and proper fuel handling and storage practices in a power plant environment.
• Skilled in pipefitting techniques, including pipe threading and soldering, and the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including plans, specifications, schematics, and operational manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve heating and equipment-related issues and maintain accurate operational records.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while adapting to changing operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a central plant, hospital, campus, or industrial power plant environment.

About Tewksbury Hospital:

Tewksbury Hospital under the Department of Public Health (DPH),is a 370 bed Joint Commission accredited hospital. The hospital provides broad treatment of care and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses. Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.

Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital

DPH Mission and Vision:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to promote and protect health and wellness and prevent injury and illness for all people, prioritizing racial equity in health by improving equitable access to quality public health and health care services and partnering with communities most impacted by health inequities and structural racism.

We envision a Commonwealth with an equitable and just public health system that supports optimal well-being for all people in Massachusetts, centering those with systemically and culturally oppressed identities and circumstances.

Learn more and share a one-pager on DPH and what we do: DPH at a Glance PDF | Doc

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. # 4.

For questions, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 ext. 4.

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First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a current and valid First or Second Class Steam Firemans license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don''t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a current and valid First or Second Class Steam Firemans license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don''t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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