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Control Room Operator (2nd Class Engineer)
  • Job Number: 25307
  • Functional Area: Facilities Engineering
  • Department: Dof Central Utilities Plant
  • School Area: Department of Facilities
  • Pay Range Minimum: $57.98
  • Pay Range Maximum: $57.98
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Non-Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule: Mon. 6a-6p, Tues. 6a-2p, Wed. 6a-6p, Thur. 6a-2p
  • Pay Grade: No Grade


Posting Description

CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR (2ND Class Engineer), Facilities – Central Utilities Plant (CUP), is responsible for monitoring, operating and control of the CUP facilities from the distributed control system (DCS) and performs related duties throughout the facilities; ensures all CUP equipment is operated within design parameters and in full compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; conducts plant startups and shutdowns and participates in the review of problems, incidents, and unusual events; performs routine operational tests and adjustments, maintains accurate records and logs, conducts equipment switching and lockout/tagout procedures and operating plant systems to meet specified and IceTec parameters; monitors operations, optimizes performance, ensures emissions control compliance and keeps facilities clean and safe; and troubleshoots equipment failures, operates chillers, boilers, and other CUP equipment and trains Plant Operators in DCS operations.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent; a minimum MA 2nd Class Stationary Engineer License and Driver’s License; a minimum of three years of operating experience in power generation or central utility plant; ability to move 50 pounds, move about the jobsite and machinery to access equipment and/or remain stationary for extended periods of time, and perform work on ladders, scaffolds and other above ground locations. PREFERRED: Hoisting License 1C and Industrial Waste Treatment Grade 2 License.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety related uniforms must be worn as required. May work with hazardous materials. Requires extended working hours which includes shift work including weekends, evenings and holidays. May be required to perform call-in duty.

This position will be required to work a crossover shift. Employees assigned to a crossover shift may have schedule changed to cover other employees' vacation periods.

12/2/2025