Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 1 month ago
Control Room Operator (2nd Class Engineer)
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMassachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Control Room Operator (2nd Class Engineer) for their Central Utilities Plant. The role involves monitoring and operating facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and troubleshooting equipment failures.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Monitoring, operating and control of the CUP facilities from the distributed control system (DCS)
Ensures all CUP equipment is operated within design parameters and in full 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
Operating plant systems to meet specified and IceTec parameters
Monitors operations, optimizes performance
Ensures emissions control compliance
Keeps facilities clean and safe
Troubleshoots equipment failures
Operates chillers, boilers, and other CUP equipment
Trains Plant Operators in DCS operations
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
a minimum MA 2nd Class Stationary Engineer License and 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
perform work on ladders, scaffolds and other above ground locations
Preferred
Hoisting License 1C
Industrial Waste Treatment Grade 2 License
Company
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Carlos Botelho de Paula Filho
Chief Technology Officer at Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI)
Gaspare LoDuca
Vice President for Information Systems & Technology and CIO
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