Control Room Operations Lead - 24/7 Plant Ops

Amentum; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a seasoned Control Room Operations Team Lead for the Pfizer site in Groton, CT. This critical leadership role oversees the safe, reliable, and efficient 24/7 operation of the central utility plant, acting as the on-site authority during off-hours and in absence of management.

You will mentor operators, coordinate with customers and technicians, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving improvements on a 12-hour Dupont shift with four rotating teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CT state OE2 license or ability to obtain within a year of service.
• Five years of technical experience in skilled trades including operating and maintaining chilled water systems in large facilities.
• Experience operating building management systems and chilled water generation and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership to a team of Control Room Operators and technicians.
• Lead shift startup and pass-down meetings to communicate priorities and safety concerns.
• Oversee operation of three dual-fuel boilers, a gas turbine with WHRSG, and power systems using Delta V DCS.
• Coordinate workloads, assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure safe, on-schedule completion.
• Serve as first responder to alarms and system failures; decide on corrective actions and escalate when needed.
• Maintain logs and documentation to meet air, water, and basin discharge permits.
• Promote continuous improvement and coach team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational oversight

Regulatory compliance

Shift supervision

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

CT OE2 license

Job description

Amentum is seeking a seasoned Control Room Operations Team Lead for the Pfizer site in Groton, CT. This critical leadership role oversees the safe, reliable, and efficient 24/7 operation of the central utility plant, acting as the on-site authority during off-hours and in absence of management.

You will mentor operators, coordinate with customers and technicians, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving improvements on a 12-hour Dupont shift with four rotating teams.