Internship Steam Power Plant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children is accepting applications for a Power Plant Supervisor, 2nd Class. In this leadership role, you will oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure boilers, HVAC systems, and auxiliary equipment while guiding a skilled maintenance team, coordinating daily operations, and responding to facility emergencies to maintain uninterrupted services.

This is an opportunity for an experienced stationary engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership responsibilities in a mission-driven healthcare environment. You will play an essential role in maintaining complex building systems, supporting infrastructure improvement projects, and helping ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, families, and staff. Candidates who thrive in hands-on operational leadership, enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, and are committed to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement will find this to be a rewarding and meaningful career opportunity.

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

       Supervises the operation of a high-pressure steam power plant.

       Evaluates the maintenance and repair needs of power plant equipment.

       Evaluates the maintenance and repair needs of power plant equipment.

       Develops and implements work schedules to ensure 24-hour coverage of plant operations.

       Read, record and monitor various gauges, instruments, and charts for proper operation of a steam power plant, on a continuous basis.

       Place boilers, turbine and electrical pumps, generators and other auxiliary equipment in and out of service as needed by plant demand.

       Respond, on a 24-hour schedule, to any plant emergencies that occur.

       Responds to telephone calls of every nature as needed to resolve power plant/engineering- related problems that may arise.

       Start emergency generators during power failure if automatic system fails.

       Assign cleaning assignments in plant as required in standing/order book. Assign preventative maintenance.

       Assists the Director of Facilities Management to perform assigned projects including, but not limited to energy conservation, capital planning, bids and specifications and other tasks determined by the Director or his/her designee.

Required Qualifications:

       Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type heating systems.

       Knowledge of the types and uses of industrial type heating systems.

       Knowledge of the principles of pneumatics as applied to heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.

       Knowledge of the types and uses of pneumatic controls used in power plant operations.

       Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques as applied to pneumatic control systems.

       Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment used in a power plant such as manometers, voltmeters, anemometers, tachometers, etc.

       Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines.

       Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in power plants.

       Knowledge of the types and uses of high- and low-pressure boilers.

       Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in firing and operating high or low-pressure coal or oil-fired boilers and their auxiliary equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

       Experience supervising the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam power plants in a healthcare, institutional, or industrial setting.

       Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, generators, pumps, and other central utility plant equipment.

       Experience leading maintenance personnel, assigning work, and coordinating 24/7 facility operations.

       Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with the ability to respond effectively to equipment failures and emergency situations.

       Experience developing preventive maintenance programs and coordinating maintenance schedules to maximize equipment reliability.

       Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, engineering drawings, and equipment specifications.

       Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, building codes, and best practices related to power plant and mechanical system operations.

       Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills, with experience supporting capital improvement or energy conservation initiatives.

       Commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and customer-focused environment while collaborating effectively with facilities management and other departments.

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.

We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

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.

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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.