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Chief Power Plant Engineer

Company: Randstad
Location: Providence
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Chief Power Plant EngineerPermanent roleSalary: $76,868.79-$126,819.78Onsite in Providence, RI SUMMARY: Reports to the Manager of Utility Operations & Design, and is responsible for supervising Power Plant Operating Engineers, Boiler Operators, Incinerator Operators and mechanics in the operation, repair, and scheduled maintenance of high pressure steam boilers, turbo-generators, medical waste incinerators and ancillary equipment to produce electricity for the Hospital and steam for the laundry, kitchen, heating and air conditioning systems, and sterilizes. Plans and participates in major overhauls of equipment and orders equipment and supplies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Requires Bachelor of Science Degree in mechanical, electrical related engineering field or approved equivalent. Completion of three years formal training in boiler operations and turbo- generator operations, generally acquired from a technical school or military service. Requires Stationary Operating Engineer License from the City of Providence within one year of service EXPERIENCE: Requires five to seven years experience in steam, turbines and boiler operations. salary: $76,000 - $126,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 6 PM education: Bachelors Responsibilities Supervises Power Plant Operating Engineers, Boiler Operators, Incinerator Operators and mechanics, including interviewing, hiring, scheduling, assigning work to, counseling, training, and when necessary, administering discipline to and terminating subordinates. Participates in the development of policies and procedures, and communicates policies and procedures to subordinates and ensures their compliance, utilizing proper tools and safety procedures. Reviews daily logs for indications of problems or the need for preventive maintenance, assigns work to maintenance personnel. Plans major overhauls of boilers, turbine generators, medical waste incinerators, including scheduling, ordering parts, and inspecting work performed to ensure that state and insurance company regulations are met. Contacts vendors and equipment manufacturers, reviews specifications and costs; orders new equipment and parts. Participates in designing and evaluating plant utility distribution systems and ancillary equipment. Creates and maintains records to ensure Joint Commission requirement compliance. Skills Plant Operations (5 years of experience is required) Boiler Operations (5 years of experience is required) Management (5 years of experience is required) Qualifications Years of experience: 5 years Experience level: Director Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Keywords: Randstad, West Hartford , Chief Power Plant Engineer, Engineering , Providence, Connecticut


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