Auxiliary Operator
$38.63/hr
Must possess an active Massachusetts First-Class Fireman's License OR a Third-Class Engineer's License. * Technical Knowledge: Broad and thorough understanding of the operation of steam boilers ...
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Auxiliary Operator
$38.63/hr
Must possess an active Massachusetts First-Class Fireman's License OR a Third-Class Engineer's License. * Technical Knowledge: Broad and thorough understanding of the operation of steam boilers ...
Boiler Operator
Amherst, MA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Massachusetts 2nd Class Fireman's license or above * 1-3 years of experience operating a high pressure boiler plant * Ability to maintain, service, and repair high pressure boilers, pumps, valves ...
Boiler Operator
Amherst, MA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Massachusetts 2nd Class Fireman's license or above * 1-3 years of experience operating a high pressure boiler plant * Ability to maintain, service, and repair high pressure boilers, pumps, valves ...
Security Officer
$20.07/hr
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud. Revised: 3/22/21
Security Officer
$20.07/hr
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud. Revised: 3/22/21
Security Officer
Springfield, MA · On-site
$20.07/hr
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud. Revised: 3/22/21
Security Officer
Springfield, MA · On-site
$20.07/hr
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud. Revised: 3/22/21
Minimum of a Massachusetts Stationary 1st Class Fireman License is required. * Demonstrate computer-based skills * Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills * Independent knowledge of ...
Minimum of a Massachusetts Stationary 1st Class Fireman License is required. * Demonstrate computer-based skills * Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills * Independent knowledge of ...
Power Plant Technician - MASSPower
Indian Orchard, MA · On-site
$36 - $49/hr
Minimum of a Massachusetts Stationary 1st Class Fireman License is required. * Demonstrate computer-based skills * Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills * Independent knowledge of ...
Power Plant Technician - MASSPower
Indian Orchard, MA · On-site
$36 - $49/hr
Minimum of a Massachusetts Stationary 1st Class Fireman License is required. * Demonstrate computer-based skills * Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills * Independent knowledge of ...
Minimum of a Massachusetts Stationary 1st Class Fireman License is required. * Demonstrate computer-based skills * Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills * Independent knowledge of ...
Minimum of a Massachusetts Stationary 1st Class Fireman License is required. * Demonstrate computer-based skills * Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills * Independent knowledge of ...
Security Officer
Springfield, MA · On-site
$20.07/hr
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud. Revised: 3/22/21
Security Officer
Springfield, MA · On-site
$20.07/hr
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud. Revised: 3/22/21
Aviation Operations & Support
Fiskdale, MA · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Fiskdale, MA · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Northampton, MA · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Northampton, MA · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
General Maintenance Mechanic -1st and 2nd shift
North Brookfield, MA · On-site
$24 - $30/hr
Position may require 2nd class fireman's license if boiler work is involved. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: * Perform mechanical fabrications, installations, repairs and ...
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General Maintenance Mechanic -1st and 2nd shift
North Brookfield, MA · On-site
$24 - $30/hr
Position may require 2nd class fireman's license if boiler work is involved. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: * Perform mechanical fabrications, installations, repairs and ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Rockville, CT · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Rockville, CT · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Tariffville, CT · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Tariffville, CT · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Position may require 2nd class fireman's license if boiler work is involved. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: * Perform mechanical fabrications, installations, repairs and ...
Position may require 2nd class fireman's license if boiler work is involved. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: * Perform mechanical fabrications, installations, repairs and ...
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
West Warren, MA · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
West Warren, MA · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Westfield, MA · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Westfield, MA · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
General Maintenance Mechanic -1st and 2nd shift
North Brookfield, MA · On-site
$24 - $30/hr
Position may require 2nd class fireman's license if boiler work is involved. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: * Perform mechanical fabrications, installations, repairs and ...
General Maintenance Mechanic -1st and 2nd shift
North Brookfield, MA · On-site
$24 - $30/hr
Position may require 2nd class fireman's license if boiler work is involved. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: * Perform mechanical fabrications, installations, repairs and ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Holyoke, MA · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Holyoke, MA · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Hazardville, CT · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
Aviation Operations & Support
Hazardville, CT · On-site
... firefighting as required; training is documented through systems such as the Joint Services Transcript, and professional growth is reinforced through Navy e learning, college network opportunities ...
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$38.63/hr
Full-time
Posted 25 days ago
Job description
Are you a highly alert and skilled operator with a strong commitment to safety? MMWEC is seeking an Auxiliary Operator to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all auxiliary equipment and boilers at the Stony Brook Power Plant.
Working under the immediate supervision of the Control Room Operator and the Shift Supervisor, you will be the eyes and ears of the plant floor. You will play a critical role in monitoring systems, anticipating issues before they escalate, and maintaining the continuous, safe output of our facility.
Key Responsibilities:
Working under the immediate supervision of the Control Room Operator and the Shift Supervisor, you will be the eyes and ears of the plant floor. You will play a critical role in monitoring systems, anticipating issues before they escalate, and maintaining the continuous, safe output of our facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safe Operations: Operate all auxiliary equipment and boilers associated with the Stony Brook Power Plant safely and efficiently, strictly following established operating procedures.
- Vigilant Monitoring: Patrol and inspect operating equipment, recognize abnormal conditions quickly, and verify the automatic starting of standby equipment.
- Manual Control: Manually control flows, levels, temperatures, speeds, and pressures when required, including systems normally controlled automatically.
- Corrective Action: Take immediate, decisive action to prevent damage to company property or injury to personnel. Escalate uncorrectable abnormal conditions to the Control Room Operator or Shift Supervisor.
- Equipment Management: Perform all necessary operations to safely isolate equipment for maintenance and restore equipment back to service.
- Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintain an accurate, thorough auxiliary logbook detailing operating temperatures, pressures, fluid levels, and other critical metrics.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Licensing: Must possess an active Massachusetts First-Class Fireman's License OR a Third-Class Engineer's License.
- Technical Knowledge: Broad and thorough understanding of the operation of steam boilers, pumps, heat exchanging equipment, associated cooling systems, and related auxiliaries.
- Safety-First Mindset: Strong ability to follow rigorous procedures without deviation during normal operations, and the critical thinking skills to respond to emergencies.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Ability to perform strenuous physical activities, including opening/closing large valves and safely climbing on, in, and around heavy industrial equipment.
- Comfortable working in a power plant environment, which often includes disagreeable working conditions such as fluctuating temperatures, noise, and industrial settings.
About Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC):
The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) is a leader in the energy industry, dedicated to supporting Massachusetts municipal utilities with innovative, sustainable, and reliable energy solutions. With nearly 50 years of public power joint action, MMWEC prides itself on its forward-thinking strategies, collaborative approach, and commitment to serving local communities.
About Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric
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Industry
Utilities
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Ludlow, MA, US
Year founded
1969