UMass Chan Medical School · 2 months ago
Operational Co-Generation Engineer I-Sourcing Requisition
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUMass Chan Medical School is a leading institution in medical education and research, and they are seeking an Operational Co-Generation Engineer I. The role involves operating and maintaining the boilers, turbine generators, and related equipment in the Co-Generation Facility to ensure efficient production of steam, power, and refrigeration.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Responsible for the production of steam, power, electrical power and refrigeration
Perform repairs to mechanical, electrical and distribution systems
Operates all high pressure steam boilers with super-heaters, economizes and auxiliary equipment
Operates all steam turbine generators, condensers, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries, synchronizing the generators when necessary, synchronizing Mass Electrics cables with the generator when necessary. Logs observations. Performs minor electrical functions (changes fuses, bulbs, checks circuit breakers) etc
Observes power demand and consumption making required adjustments for power factor correction, frequency and voltage
Operates four (4) electrical power systems, namely, the Uninterrupted Power System (UPS), normal 13,800 volts power distribution system from the utility company and the Emergency Power System from the standby diesel generator
Operates all centrifugal compressors, motors, condensing steam turbine-driven, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries. Logs observations
Operates a large cooling tower and fans serving the turbine and refrigeration systems
Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning and repair of all power plant equipment and instrumentation
Ability to take readings on all Power Plant Equipment
While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Must hold a Massachusetts Third Class or higher grade Stationary Engineers License
1-2 years experience in modern power plant
Possess the theory and application of good safety practices around high pressure, high voltage systems (13,800 volts), and rotating equipment
Possess the theory, application, and experience in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration and condensing steam turbine-driven centrifugal, compressors, evaporators, condensers, and related equipment
Possess theory, application and experience in the operation of large condensing, extracting steam turbo-electric generating equipment, and related auxiliaries
Possess the theory, application and experience of large high pressure boilers equipped with super heaters, economizers dual fuel systems, pneumatic combustion controls and flame scanners
Ability to work rotating shifts
Company
UMass Chan Medical School
Massachusetts’ first and only public academic health sciences center is made up of three graduate schools.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.6MKey Investors
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCommonwealth of Massachusetts
2025-11-18Grant· $2M
2024-04-03Grant· $11.6M
Leadership Team
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Marc Uknis
Adjunct Associate Professor Of Surgery, Microbiology & Applied Physiology
Michael Collins
Chancellor
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