Power Plant Specialist

Ameresco

Medford, MA

Full Time

Posted October 9, 2026

$31 - $44/hr

Climate Technology

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 11, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Climate Technology
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Neogenyx Fuels LLC has a new opportunity for a Power Plant Specialist to join our team at the Tufts University Central Energy Plant (CEP) in Medford Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities

Thrive in the Neogenyx Fuels safety-centric team culture.
Drive continuous safety improvement throughout the organization.
Report incidents, support investigations, and take corrective action.
Operate and maintain the facility in compliance with all Tufts University, Neogenyx Fuels policies and procedures and permits.
Build a compliance and environmentally conscious team.
Maintain a proactive equipment maintenance plan.
Coordinate contractors and perform maintenance activities efficiently.
Oversee planned maintenance outages and manage records.
Identify upgrades for safety and facility reliability.
Respond to and manage plant issues beyond regular hours.
Support Regional Manager in budgeting and cost management.
Propose cost reduction strategies without compromising safety or production.
Maintain operator qualification and training programs.
Review and revise plant standard operating procedures.
Handle material orders, schedule deliveries, and approve invoices.
Cultivate positive relationships with the Customer.
Review reports for accuracy and assist in special projects.
Perform other required duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 5 years of direct experience with operation and maintenance in an industrial setting.
Experience in power generation, boiler operation, district steam heating, and chilled water system operations.
Must have a working knowledge of reading and interpreting system drawings and/or P&IDs.
Valid US driver’s license required.
Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills are required.
Formal and relevant technical training through military service, trade school, industrial experience, or technical training schools desired.
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or technical discipline a plus.
Applicable military and merchant marine experience is highly valued.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook a plus.
Working knowledge of Maximo CMMS a plus.
The anticipated hourly range for this role is $30.77–$44.47 per hour (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.
Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.
We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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