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2nd Class Engineer (CRO)

The Peterson School
Pittsfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Class Engineer (CRO) position at The Peterson School?

Company: EthosEnergy Location: Pittsfield, MA

Job Overview

We are seeking a licensed 2nd Class Engineer, (CRO) to join our team in Pittsfield MA to support the Power Plant with coordination of all on shift operations. Important to note that candidates must be United States citizens with a MA 2nd Class Engineer License. Responsibilities of this critical position include the safe operation of all plant equipment throughout a variety of operational scenarios from cold plant startup to emergency operations during plant upsets. As a Control Room Operator (CRO) this role requires excellent troubleshooting, diagnosis and decision making and leadership skills. This position will require strong working experience with the use of Distributive Control System (DCS) computers to operate plant equipment and for monitoring of equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters.

Incumbent should have a good working knowledge of PC computers using Microsoft Office products and RedTag PRO for issuing of Lockout Tagouts. Must have knowledge to perform chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling and condensate systems, and maintains chemistry logs. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Regularly required to maintain plant security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals.

Approved salary range for this position is between $114,000 - $135,200 annually.

Job Responsibilities

  • Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
  • Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area.
  • Checks own work and possibly the work of others; work results are of the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
  • Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with Team Leader occasionally; may serve as resource to others in resolution of complex issues.
  • Works under limited supervision.
  • Prioritizes own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management.
  • Regularly provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.
  • Incumbents will assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and provide input to plant improvement items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety

Required Skills/Knowledge

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  • Requires previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances. Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
  • Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineers license

Experience

  • Senior-level; generally 10 years directly related experience including understanding of health and safety regulations, and previous experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals and waste materials including knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transport.
  • Performs a variety of complex technical service/support duties requiring specialized knowledge.

Education

High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

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Ability to walk, reach, climb, stoop and lift (up to 50 pounds).

Instructions To Apply

Via our online application at

https://careers.ethosenergy.com/careers/job/EPR008825/2nd-Class-Engineer-CRO-

Or you may send a resume directly to Michelle Demery at Michelle.Demery@EthosEnergy.com

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