There is one vacancy for the position of Second Class Steam Fireman in the Power Production Department. This position is under the supervision of the Chief Engineer and Assistant Chief Engineer.
Duties Of Position:
- Performs manual work in firing boilers, operating power generating equipment and their associated auxiliaries.
- Must be able to start and stop boilers and other power generating equipment in accordance with modern operating procedures and instructions.
- Implements lock out tag out (LOTO) procedures under the direction of the Watch Engineer.
- Keeps accurate records of the generating equipment in the log books and log sheets.
- Operates and monitors equipment using a SCADA system and pneumatic controls.
- Assists in answering incoming phone calls as situations warrant.
- Monitoring fuel delivery unloads.
- Initiates service order requests.
- Performs all related duties in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
- Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
- Works scheduled and emergency overtime.
Qualifications:
A Second Class Fireman’s license is required. Must have demonstrated ability to operate any boiler or boilers and their auxiliaries under the engineer in direct charge. Three years of experience in a power plant operating high pressure boilers with reheat and gas turbines is preferred. Applicant must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license and must be capable of distinguishing colors. Applicant must have excellent oral and written skills, as well as good computer skills. Applicant must pass a hands-on practical skills exam during the interview and acquire a Massachusetts tow motor license within six months of appointment.
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and a copy of the required license to Kimberly Holmes, General Manager at employment@tmlp.com.
There is one (1) vacancy for the position of Electric Meter Maintenance Man.
Job Description:
This position is under the supervision of the Supervisor of Electric Meters. The duties of the position are as follows:
- Test, install, remove, adjust, service and maintain meters in meter shop and in field. Inspect meter installations and wiring to determine adequacy and correctness on customer’s premises.
- Install and wire primary and secondary metering equipment.
- Test various electric equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters and watthour meters.
- Install and understand various load measuring testing equipment.
- Program meters and other related equipment.
- Investigate metering complaints and compile and record test records of meters.
- Perform work in a safe manner and in accordance with TMLP safety practices.
- Perform electrical services for the department.
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have demonstrated knowledge of electric circuits. Applicants must be able to troubleshoot electrical problems and must be experienced in the fundamentals of metering. Applicants must be able to properly read mechanical dial meters. A journeyman electrician’s license is preferred. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid Class D driver’s license is required. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the functional job description. Applicants must pass a hands-on practical skills exam. Standby coverage is required.
Please submit a cover letter and résumé to employment@tmlp.com
There is one vacancy for the position of Senior Electrical Engineer – Transmission & Distribution
Job Description:
The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the following:
- Provide engineering and technical expertise related to the planning, design, construction, and operation and maintenance of an electrical distribution system
- Plan and design the construction and re-building of underground and overhead electric facilities and control systems
- Develop and prepare specifications for the construction and maintenance of system facilities and substations.
- Review and evaluate products and equipment for use in the electric distribution system.
- Supervise construction of new facilities.
- Develop procedures for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the system and system equipment.
- Develop both department and project budgets and schedules.
- Assist in the development of a one year construction work plan and the development of a long range work plan.
- Coordinate and direct the outside services consulting, engineering, architects and contractors.
- Assist the preparation and upkeep of department system maps and schematics with an ACAD system. System maps are one-line, 3-line diagrams, underground validations, splicing sheets, and GIS correlation.
- Assist in maintaining SCADA and distribution automation equipment.
- Develop, maintain, and program GIS mapping in ESRI platform.
- Assist transmission and distribution personnel during emergencies, including but not limited to crew supervision.
- Provide technical guidance and assistance in customer service, transmission and distribution, metering, building services, generation, substation, energy services and planning, special projects, management information systems, develop construction standards for the department, investigate customer complaints and provide recommendations and technical advice to the customer.
Qualifications
- Graduated from a 4-year baccalaureate program with a B.S. in electrical engineering or equivalent
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in electric utility transmission and distribution system construction, operation and maintenance with demonstrated supervisory and technical skills is preferred.
- Demonstrated computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD required.
- Substation, SCADA and distribution automation experience preferred.
- Substation construction and knowledge experience required.
- SCADA and distribution automation experience in preferred.
- ESRI Arc Map or Arc Pro experience preferred.
- Knowledge of NESC and NEC is preferred.
- The successful candidate will also be required to carry a cell phone 24 hours per day seven days per week.
- Valid Driver’s License
Please forward resumes and cover letters to : employment@tmlp.com
No phone calls please.
Key Words:
- Electrical Engineering
- SCADA
- GIS
- ESRI
- AutoCAD
- Distribution
- Transmission
- Substations
If you need special assistance or an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 508-824-3183. Reasonable accommodation in that regard will be made.
Employment Application
If you would like to apply for a job opening listed above, please fill out the TMLP employment application and attach a resume and cover letter. Please only complete an application and submit an employment packet for current job openings. Employment packets can be submitted to employment@tmlp.com.
Labor Service
The Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant hires in accordance with Civil Service rules and regulations.
We occasionally make provisional appointments when there are no available Civil Service list for the position. If you want to be considered should any openings occur, follow instructions above under Employment Application.
Additionally, all Labor Service positions require that you sign a Labor Service List at the Human Resources Department in Taunton City Hall offices at
15 Summer St, Taunton, MA 02780.
TMLP employs a variety of different positions. Examples include:
- Clerical (Clerk Typists) (O) (*)
- Accountants (O) (*)
- Programmers (O)
- Meter Readers (O) (*)
- Electric Meter Repairmen (L)
- Apprentice Electric Meter Repairman (L)
- Second Class Steam Firemen (requires State license) (O) (*) (+)
- Second Class Stationary Engineer (requires State license) (O) (*) (+)
- Instrument Technicians (O)
- Electric Station Operators (O) (+) (*)
- Storekeepers (O)
- Assistant Storekeepers (O) (*)
- Building Custodians (O)
- Linemen (requires CDL license) (L)
- Apprentice Linemen (requires CDL license) (L)
- Mechanical Engineers (requires degree) (O) (*)
- Electrical Engineers (requires degree) (O) (*)
- Civil Engineers (requires degree) (O)
- Power Plant Equipment Repairmen (L)
- Power Plant Equipment Maintenance Men (L)
- Electric Station Equipment Repairmen (L)
- Motor Equipment Repairmen (L)
- Motor Equipment Maintenance Men (L) (*)
- Construction Handyman/Laborer (L) (*)
- Welder (L)
- Millwright (L)
- Notation Key:
*
= More common entry-level positions
+ = Shift workers
O =
Official Service
L = Labor Service
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