Job Description

BED Power Plant Shift Services

This listing closes on 10/11/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Salary: $77,916.80 - $127,712.00 Annually

Location: BED - 585 Pine Street, Burlington, VT

Job Type: Regular Full Time Non Exempt

Department: Burlington Electric

Opening Date: 09/08/2026

Closing Date: 10/11/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Non Union

General Purpose

BED's mission is to serve the energy needs of our customers in a safe, reliable, affordable, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. BED's four key values are: Safety, Reliability, Community and Innovation. BED's vision is to make Burlington a Net Zero Energy city by eliminating fossil fuel usage across the electric, thermal, and ground transportation sectors by strategically electrifying, managing demand, realizing efficiency gains, and expanding local renewable generation while increasing system resilience.

This position is primarily responsible for the overall operation of the McNeil Generating Station, utilizing wood, oil, or gas during assigned shift. This position coordinates all aspects of plant operation and production of electricity, as dispatched in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner. Also operates other BED generating assets as needed. Union Affiliation: Non-Union Pay Grade H15: $37.46 - $61.40 Hourly Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Essential Job Functions

• Operates all Control Room equipment that controls the Winooski One Hydro Generating Station and McNeil Generating Station, high pressure boiler, steam turbine, main generator, and all plant systems while burning wood, oil, or gas.
• Monitors and interprets information from McNeil and Winooski One Hydro Generating Stations control systems and dispatches appropriate personnel for corrective action.
• Ensures generating stations are operating within local, State, and Federal permitted limits for water and air quality control.
• Supervises the start up and shut down of all Station operations as requested and notifies dispatching authorities of operating status.
• Notifies appropriate Station personnel of unusual occurrences or Station operating problems.
• Works with Engineering, Operations, Environmental, and Maintenance personnel to ensure the Station is running as dispatched in a safe, efficient and environmentally sound manner.
• Responsible for following proper Red Tag procedures and the safe operation of breakers, as outlined in BED's Accident Prevention Manual.
• Monitors all personnel access to Generating Stations.
• Maintains log of general operation procedures performed and unusual occurrences during assigned shift.
• Keeps abreast of all McNeil Generating Station safety policies and procedures and ensures shift members maintain awareness and adhere to same.
• Supervises shift personnel and conducts employee performance evaluations.
• Oversees and assists in training McNeil Generating Station Senior Power Plant Operators, Power Plant Operators, Auxiliary Operators and Yard-workers.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs general Station maintenance functions as needed.
• Unloads railcars as needed.
• Cleans assigned areas as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Associates Degree or High school diploma with four years vocational or technical training.
• Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis.
• Six years of relevant experience is required with at least five years of power plant operating experience.
• Basic knowledge of the combustion process, hydraulics, lubrication, electricity, heat transfer, thermodynamics, chemistry, control logic, valve types, and engineering units is required.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to give and follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to adapt to a rotating shift schedule.
• Ability to successfully respond to Station emergencies.
• Passing a pulmonary function test and ability to wear a respirator preferred
• Basic computer competency in word processing, spreadsheet and email.
• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

Additional Information

The City of Burlington is proud to offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
• Pension Plan
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Yoga Membership to Sangha Studios (Burlington, Williston & online)
• Tuition Discounts for Champlain College TruEd
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Bonus Incentives Program
• Local & National Store Discounts
• Subsidized Transportation Options
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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