Control Room Operator (2nd Class Engineer)

MIT•Cambridge, MA

18d

About The Position

CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR (2 ND Class Engineer) , Facilities – Central Utilities Plant (CUP) , is responsible for monitoring, operating and control of the CUP facilities from the distributed control system (DCS) and performs related duties throughout the facilities; ensures all CUP equipment is operated within design parameters and in full compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; conducts plant startups and shutdowns and 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 and operating plant systems to meet specified and IceTec parameters; monitors operations, optimizes performance, ensures emissions control compliance and keeps facilities clean and safe; and troubleshoots equipment failures, operates chillers, boilers, and other CUP equipment and trains Plant Operators in DCS operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
MA 2nd Class Stationary Engineer License
Driver’s License
a minimum of three years of operating experience in power generation or central utility plant
ability to move 50 pounds, move about the jobsite and machinery to access equipment and/or remain stationary for extended periods of time, and perform 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 which includes shift work including weekends, evenings and holidays
May be required to perform call-in duty
This position will be required to work a crossover shift
Employees assigned to a crossover shift may have schedule changed to cover other employees' vacation periods

Nice To Haves

Hoisting License 1C
Industrial Waste Treatment Grade 2 License

Responsibilities

monitoring, operating and control of the CUP facilities from the distributed control system (DCS)
ensuring all CUP equipment is operated within design parameters and in full compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
conducting plant startups and shutdowns and participates in the review of problems, incidents, and unusual events
performing routine operational tests and adjustments
maintaining accurate records and logs
conducting equipment switching and lockout/tagout procedures and operating plant systems to meet specified and IceTec parameters
monitoring operations, optimizes performance, ensures emissions control compliance and keeps facilities clean and safe
troubleshooting equipment failures
operating chillers, boilers, and other CUP equipment
training Plant Operators in DCS operations