Control Room Operator; 2nd Class Engineer

Control Room Operator (2nd Class Engineer)

Company:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Location:

Cambridge, MA
Salary: $57.99 / hour

Employment type:

Full-time

Control Room Operator (2nd Class Engineer), Facilities – Central Utilities Plant (CUP), is responsible for monitoring, operating and controlling the CUP facilities from the distributed control system (DCS). The role performs related duties throughout the facilities; ensures all CUP equipment operates within design parameters and in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; conducts plant startups and shutdowns; participates in the review of problems, incidents, and unusual events;

performs routine operational tests and adjustments; maintains accurate records and logs; conducts equipment switching and lockout/tagout procedures; operates plant systems to meet specified parameters; monitors operations; optimizes performance; ensures emissions control compliance; keeps facilities clean and safe; and troubleshoots equipment failures. The operator also operates chillers, boilers, and other CUP equipment and trains Plant Operators in DCS operations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Massachusetts 2nd Class Stationary Engineer License and Driver’s License.
• Minimum three years of operating experience in power generation or central utility plant.
• Ability to move 50 pounds and work on ladders, scaffolds, and other above ground locations.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety-related uniforms must be worn as required.
• May work with hazardous materials.
• Requires extended working hours including shift work, weekends, evenings, and holidays; may be required to perform call‑in duty.
• Position will require a crossover shift; employees assigned may have schedule changes to cover other employees’ vacation periods.
• PREFERRED:
  Hoisting License 1C and Industrial Waste Treatment Grade 2 License.

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