<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Safe Operations: Operate all auxiliary equipment and boilers associated with the Stony Brook Power Plant safely and efficiently, strictly following established operating procedures. </li><li>Vigilant Monitoring: Patrol and inspect operating equipment, recognize abnormal conditions quickly, and verify the automatic starting of standby equipment. </li><li>Manual Control: Manually control flows, levels, temperatures, speeds, and pressures when required, including systems normally controlled automatically. </li><li>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. </li><li>Equipment Management: Perform all necessary operations to safely isolate equipment for maintenance and restore equipment back to service. </li><li>Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintain an accurate, thorough auxiliary logbook detailing operating temperatures, pressures, fluid levels, and other critical metrics. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications & Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Licensing:This position requires a minimum of a Massachusetts Second-Class Fireman's license. First Class Fireman's license or higher is preferred </li><li>Technical Knowledge: Broad and thorough understanding of the operation of steam boilers, pumps, heat exchanging equipment, associated cooling systems, and related auxiliaries. </li><li>Safety-First Mindset: Strong ability to follow rigorous procedures without deviation during normal operations, and the critical thinking skills to respond to emergencies. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands & Working Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Ability to perform strenuous physical activities, including opening/closing large valves and safely climbing on, in, and around heavy industrial equipment. </li><li>Comfortable working in a power plant environment, which often includes disagreeable working conditions such as fluctuating temperatures, noise, and industrial settings. </li></ul>