Supervisor, Operations, Central Utilities Plant

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is seeking a Supervisor, Operations, Central Utilities Plant to oversee shift operations, ensuring reliability, safety, and environmental compliance at the CUP. The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and collaboration with maintenance, campus services, and EH&S teams.

The ideal candidate will have five years of relevant utility or power plant experience, an engineering degree, and a track record of team leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of directly related experience in a utility or power plant or similar.
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering preferred; supervisory training encouraged.
• Experience with LogBook or similar plant log management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise shift operations for Central Utilities Plant across all shifts.
• Collaborate with CUP managers and cross-functionally with Maintenance Operations, Campus Services, and EH&S.
• Lead engineers and staff to maintain plant reliability, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

LogBook

Job description

Supervisor, Operations, Central Utilities Plant

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT

Posted : 11/12/26

Location : Cambridge, MA

Supervisor, Operations, Central Utilities Plant
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Cambridge, MA
Full Time

Posting Description

SUPERVISOR, OPERATIONS, CENTRAL UTILITIES PLANT, Central Utilities Plant (CUP), is a senior member with responsibility for all activities across all shifts; plans, organizes, and supervises shift operation 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.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: 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. PREFERRED: Bachelor of Science degree in engineering; supervisory experience or willingness to attend supervisory and management training; and experience with LogBook.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.