Power Plant Auxiliary Operator (Safety-Driven)

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company in Massachusetts is seeking a skilled Auxiliary Operator to ensure the safe and reliable operation of equipment at the Stony Brook Power Plant. Responsibilities include operating boilers, monitoring systems, and taking immediate action to prevent issues. Ideal candidates will possess a First-Class Fireman's License or a Third-Class Engineer's License and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety. Physical demands include working in challenging industrial conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Massachusetts First-Class Fireman's License or a Third-Class Engineer's License.
• Broad understanding of steam boilers, pumps, heat exchange, cooling systems, and related auxiliaries.
• Strong ability to follow rigorous procedures and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Operate all auxiliary equipment and boilers safely and efficiently.
• Patrol and inspect operating equipment, recognizing abnormal conditions quickly.
• Manually control flows, levels, and temperatures when required.
• Take action to prevent damage or injury; escalate uncorrectable issues.
• Perform operations to safely isolate equipment for maintenance.
• Maintain an accurate log of operating conditions and metrics.

Skills

Strong commitment to safety

Technical knowledge of steam boilers

Rigorous procedural following

Critical thinking in emergencies

Ability to recognize abnormal conditions

Education

Massachusetts First-Class Fireman's License or Third-Class Engineer's License

Job description

A utility company in Massachusetts is seeking a skilled Auxiliary Operator to ensure the safe and reliable operation of equipment at the Stony Brook Power Plant. Responsibilities include operating boilers, monitoring systems, and taking immediate action to prevent issues. Ideal candidates will possess a First-Class Fireman's License or a Third-Class Engineer's License and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety. Physical demands include working in challenging industrial conditions.