Operations Supervisor

MITCambridge, MA
Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor, Central Utilities Plant (CUP), is a senior member with responsibility for all activities across all shifts. This role plans, organizes, and supervises shift operations to ensure that plant reliability, safety, and environmental requirements are met. The supervisor collaborates with CUP managers and cross-functionally with teams in Maintenance Operations, Campus Services, and Environmental Health and Safety.

Requirements

  • A minimum of five years of directly related experience in a utility or power plant or similar experience.
  • Massachusetts 2nd Class Stationary Engineer license required or the ability to obtain Massachusetts 1st class Engineer’s within one year of the start of employment.
  • Holds or obtains within six months of hire a Massachusetts Grade 2 Waste Water license or the ability to obtain within one year of the start of employment required.
  • Driver’s license required.
  • Knowledge of various auxiliary controls related to steam, chill water, and co-generation desirable.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships within and between work groups and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to foster a positive work environment and lead a group of engineers and other staff in a team-centered organization.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in order to represent the department in the overall MIT Community.
  • Ability to move objects weighing 20 to 100 lbs.
  • Ability to traverse long distances or moving from site to site.
  • Ability to use arms and/or legs to push, pull and lift objects.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
  • Supervisory experience or willingness to attend supervisory and management training.
  • Experience with LogBook.

Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes, and supervises shift operations to assure that plant reliability, safety, and environmental requirements are met.
  • Collaborates with CUP managers and cross-functionally with teams in Maintenance Operations, Campus Services, and Environmental Health and Safety.
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