Shift Engineer / Steam Plant Engineer / Power Plant Engineer
Rochester, Massachusetts
$108,900 - $155,600 + Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
A Shift Engineer / Steam Plant Engineer / Power Plant Engineer is required to oversee steam plant and power generation operations at a heavy industrial facility in Rochester, Massachusetts.
Offering a base salary of $108,900 - $155,600 plus a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates, this position provides an opportunity for an experienced Massachusetts-licensed engineer to take responsibility for high-pressure boilers, steam turbines, electrical generating equipment and critical plant systems.
The Shift Engineer will oversee plant operations during rotating shifts, working alongside maintenance, engineering and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable and environmentally compliant energy production. This position also offers a defined career development pathway into plant management, maintenance leadership and senior operational positions.
Shift Engineer / Steam Plant Engineer / Power Plant Engineer Benefits:
- $108,900 - $155,600 annual base salary.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates.
- Career progression opportunities into Operations Manager, Facilities Manager, Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Supervisor and Plant Superintendent positions.
- Exposure to high-pressure steam systems, turbines, power generation and industrial maintenance.
- Opportunities for leadership development and operational improvement initiatives.
- Experience working across power generation, energy recovery and critical industrial infrastructure.
The Shift Engineer / Steam Plant Engineer / Power Plant Engineer Role:
- Oversee the safe and efficient operation of high-pressure boilers, steam turbines, electrical generating equipment and associated steam plant systems.
- Monitor plant performance, fuel processing operations and auxiliary equipment to maintain reliable energy production.
- Ensure compliance with environmental permits, operational procedures and industrial safety regulations.
- Coordinate equipment shutdowns, maintenance clearances, safety permits and the safe release of equipment for maintenance activities.
- Troubleshoot operational issues involving boilers, turbines, instrumentation and control systems, working with maintenance teams to resolve faults.
- Lead, train and support shift personnel, promoting safe working practices and effective operational performance.
- Respond to plant emergencies, coordinating appropriate actions to protect personnel, equipment and operations.
- Support plant reliability, operational efficiency and continuous improvement projects.
Shift Engineer / Steam Plant Engineer / Power Plant Engineer Requirements:
- Valid Massachusetts Second Class Engineer License – Essential.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory or engineering experience within power generation, resource recovery or another heavy industrial environment.
- Hands-on experience operating high-pressure boilers, steam turbines and electrical generating equipment.
- Familiarity with steam plant instrumentation, control systems and industrial operating procedures.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and respond effectively to operational issues and emergency situations.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, working at heights or in confined spaces, and wearing a full-face respirator.
Desirable Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience within power generation, waste-to-energy, utility operations, cogeneration, industrial steam plants or marine engineering.
- Experience supervising plant operators, coordinating maintenance activities or supporting operational improvement projects.
This Shift Engineer position would suit a Massachusetts Second Class Engineer License holder looking to take responsibility for steam plant operations, power generation equipment and shift personnel, with opportunities to develop into more senior operational and plant leadership roles.
Apply now to find out more about this Shift Engineer opportunity in Rochester, Massachusetts, offering up to $155,600 base salary plus a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.