Operations Supervisor

About the role

A senior member responsible for all activities across all shifts in the Central Utilities Plant (CUP). Plans, organizes, and supervises shift operations to ensure plant reliability, safety, and environmental requirements are met. Collaborates with CUP managers and cross-functional teams in Maintenance Operations, Campus Services, and Environmental Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift operations to maintain plant reliability, safety, and compliance with environmental standards.
• Collaborate with CUP managers and cross-functional teams, including Maintenance Operations, Campus Services, and Environmental Health and Safety.
• Lead a team of engineers and staff in a team-centered organization.
• Represent the department within the broader MIT Community.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of directly related experience in a utility or power plant or similar environment.
• Massachusetts 2nd Class Stationary Engineer license required; ability to obtain a Massachusetts 1st Class Engineer’s license within one year 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 employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of auxiliary controls related to steam, chill water, and co-generation (desirable).
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and communicate orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster a positive work environment.
• Physical ability to move objects weighing 20 to 100 lbs, traverse long distances or multiple sites, and use arms/legs to push, pull, and lift objects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
• Supervisory experience or willingness to attend supervisory and management training.
• Experience with LogBook.