Job Description

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for a Power Plant Specialist in Medford, Massachusetts 02135. This is a full-time, contract, on-site assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive package including benefits, vacation, and holidays.

Overview of YOUR role as a Power Plant Specialist

RCS is seeking a Power Plant Specialist to support daily operations, maintenance, and safety compliance at the Tufts University Central Energy Plant (CEP) in Medford, MA. This position reports to the Regional Manager and will be a key part of a small team responsible for operational reliability, maintenance coordination, and safety performance at the facility.

As a Power Plant Specialist YOU will:

• Thrive in a safety-centric team culture and promote continuous safety improvement.

• Report safety incidents, support investigations, and take corrective actions.

• Operate and maintain the plant in compliance with all permits and environmental standards.

• Develop and maintain a proactive maintenance plan and oversee equipment reliability.

• Coordinate with contractors and manage planned maintenance outages and records.

• Identify opportunities for upgrades to enhance safety and reliability.

• Respond to and manage plant-related issues during off-hours when required.

• Support the Regional Manager with budgeting and cost control.

• Recommend cost-saving strategies without compromising plant performance.

• Maintain operator training and qualification programs.

• Review and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Order materials, schedule deliveries, and approve related invoices.

• Foster strong customer relationships and contribute to special projects.

YOU are the ideal Power Plant Specialist candidate if you have:

• A high school diploma or GED.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in operations and maintenance within an industrial facility.

• Hands-on experience with power generation, boiler systems, district steam heating, and chilled water systems.

• Ability to read and interpret system drawings and P&IDs.

• A valid U.S. driver’s license.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

It’s a BONUS if you have:

• Technical training through military service, trade school, or industry-recognized programs.

• A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a technical discipline.

• Applicable military or merchant marine experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Experience with Maximo CMMS

About Our CLIENT:

Our Client is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, committed to ensuring quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility across a wide range of industries. With a presence in over 140 countries and a legacy dating back to 1828, Our Client provides critical inspection services that help clients meet regulatory requirements and industry standards. Their expertise spans sectors such as construction, energy, manufacturing, and transportation, delivering trusted solutions that support risk management, compliance, and operational excellence.

Who WE Are

RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.

RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.