Relief Assistant Control Room Operator

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relief Assistant Control Room Operator/Lab Tech to join their team. This union position plays a vital role in supporting the Control Room Operator by ensuring the safe and efficient operation of generating units, including boilers and turbines. The ideal candidate will possess a Massachusetts Engineer’s License and demonstrate mechanical aptitude, electrical experience, and computer skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the operations of a key utility provider while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Massachusetts Engineer’s License.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Control Room Operator in operating boilers and turbines.
• Conduct routine lab tests and assist mechanics when needed.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical and Controls Experience

Computer Proficiency

Education

Massachusetts 2nd or 3rd Class Engineer’s License

Job description

Job Title: Relief Assistant Control Room Operator/Lab Tech/ MC ( Union Position )

Position Overview: This position is a union role within the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC), responsible for supporting the Control Room Operator in safely and efficiently controlling and operating boilers, gas and steam turbines, and associated equipment during an assigned shift. Duties will be performed from either the control room or local control stations near the equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Control Room Operator and/or Auxiliary Operator to ensure the safe and efficient operation of generating units and other necessary equipment within the generating station.
• Provide coverage for the Auxiliary Operator role as needed and may be assigned to work as a lab technician or as a helper in the mechanical or I&E maintenance departments.
• Take functional direction from the Control Room Operator for specific tasks while reporting to the Shift Supervisor.
• Perform activities such as regenerating demineralizers, conducting routine lab tests, and adding chemicals to systems, especially when working as a Lab Technician.
• Assist mechanics or I&E technicians when not covering operational roles.
• Oversee the control room when the Control Room Operator is absent.
• Fulfill DOT-related gas pipeline duties, subject to a DOT-compliant drug testing program.

Training & Experience Requirements:

• A Massachusetts 2nd or 3rd Class Engineer’s License is required.
• Desired qualifications include mechanical aptitude, experience in electrical and controls, and a strong understanding of computers.
• Must be capable of obtaining certification through Veriforce for various phases of gas pipeline operations and maintenance.

MMWEC complies with Massachusetts labor laws by providing salary information upon request to applicants. Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) eagerly accepts applications for employment from all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, GINA, marital status, gender identity, age, ancestry, veteran status, mental or physical disability, and political belief or affiliation.