Intern, Thermal Plant at Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nations highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents restored Boston Harbor and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe inclusive and supportive environment.Posting Period: 12/2/2025 to 1/6/2026Location: Deer Island (Winthrop) MASalary: $19 - $22 per hour based on years of education.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pmKey ResponsibilitiesPerforms a variety of duties in the operation of boilers and related auxiliary equipment.Lubricates auxiliary equipment as necessary.Monitors gauges meters and recording devices and makes adjustments as instructed to maintain specified pressures and temperatures.Assists in making ordinary repairs such as replacing gaskets repackaging pumps cleaning scraping and washing out water boxes. Assists in making minor repairs to auxiliary equipment.Maintains records and makes entries on daily log. Monitors boilers feed and circulating pumps controls steam flow under direction of Watch Engineer.Collects water samples and tests to determine water quality. Records results and reports abnormalities to Watch Engineer.Required QualificationsBasic technical and communication skills as normally attained through a high school education or the equivalent; andSome experience in the principle of operations of Thermal/Power Plant equipment high pressure boilers topping turbine and related auxiliary equipment preferred Any equivalent combination of education or experience.Department of Public Safety Massachusetts Second Class Firemans License preferred.Internship duration: May - SeptemberKnowledge and Abilities Knowledge of operation of generating equipment plant heating large diesel-fuel engines and electrical distribution systems preferred.Knowledge of safety practices and application in steam engineering preferred.Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment preferred.Other Position InformationPCR: I2931001Division: OperationsDepartment: Deer Island Directors OfficeUnion/Grade: Non-Union//TEMPORARYMassachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sex or gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics or veteran status.Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic Employment Type : Intern Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 19 - 22