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$39.72 to $49.90/hr

Power Plant - Operating Engineer I

Usa - New Jersey - Rahwaymid
Heavy Equipment OperatorSkilled Trades & Field Services
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Job Description Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer, observes and operates all outside utilities distribution systems,

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Heavy Equipment OperatorSkilled Trades & Field Services

Position Overview: 


  • Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer, observes and operates all outside utilities distribution systems, and auxiliary equipment in order to provide adequate services to all sections of the site
  • Is responsible for the operation and monitoring of the turbo- generators, auxiliary equipment associated with same, including turbine room switchgear
  • Operates all water conditioning equipment associated with the power plant including reverse osmosis units, deionizers, polishers, filters, U.V. system, ozone systems and site process cooling water systems
  • This position will require the testing, treatment, and adjustments to the heater, boilers, cooling towers, Deionized (DI) water, Reverse Osmosis (RO) water for proper chemistry
  • Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer observes and operates 900#, 135# steam boilers, steam turbines and their auxiliaries.
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of boilers, piping, and auxiliaries and have a practical knowledge of the control instruments
  • The position will require the testing, treatment and adjustments to the heater and boilers for proper chemistry
  • 8 hour Rotating Shift Work 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM, 10PM-6AM
  • Works from verbal and written instructions, governed by special operating procedures received from the Watch Engineer. Otherwise works from standard operating procedures
  • Exchanges operating information from previous shift and relays it on to relieving shift
  • Works under the supervision of Watch Engineer, who has the responsibility of spot checking these positions during each shift
  • Trains persons assigned to them for qualifications or advancement to a higher classification
  • Must practice proper Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and documentation requirements

License Requirements: 


  • NJ Blue Seal (1-C) 3rd Class Engineer License or Higher

Position Qualifications:


Minimum Education Requirement:


  • High School Diploma /GED

Required experience and skills:


  • New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineers (1-C) license.
  • Previous powerplant operating experience.
  • Ability, fitness, and skill.

Shift/Schedule:


  • Successful candidate must be able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule.

Compensation range is $39.72 to $49.90


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11/30/2026

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Usa - New Jersey - Rahway
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $82,618–$103,792 a year
47% above the $63,492 median for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs on Jobera (116 salaries).
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October 26, 2026
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Power Plant - Operating Engineer I$39.72 to $49.90