Control Room Operator; Massachusetts Second Class Engineer

About the Role

The Control Room Operator leads and directs employees who, under the direction of the shift Supervisor, oversee and direct the operation of the facility. This position is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis. The operator will respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions, execute plant shut‑down and start‑up procedures, and ensure that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating safely and environmentally efficiently.

• Controls operation of station systems including steam generation, condensate, feed water, turbine/generator, circulating water, service water, fuel handling, ash handling, electrical, fire protection, air pollution control and various computer networks.
• Understands and trains other Operators on the operating principles of the power facility’s systems, components and steam cycles.
• Reads and interprets meters, gauges, recorders and annunciators to determine system operating conditions; takes action within prescribed normal and emergency station operating procedures.
• Adjusts and monitors temperatures, pressures, flow and levels on station primary system components for plant optimization.
• Initiates and conducts periodic surveillance tests on station operating safety checks and tests on station operating conditions, taking action within prescribed normal, abnormal and emergency station operating procedures.
• Maintains required logs and calculations; observes these logs for indications of faulty operation; notifies supervisor of abnormal system conditions.
• Monitors operation of station systems and components including pumps, motors, valves, fans, dampers, grates, augers, conveyors, dust collections, etc.
• Monitors operability of fire protection systems, emergency backup equipment, electrical supply equipment and instrumentation associated with station systems and components.
• Monitors air pollution control equipment.
• Accurately reads and records data, and reports equipment malfunctions or trends that indicate possible danger.
• Identifies and corrects abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations.

• Valid Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s License or higher.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent technical training in power plant operations, basic computer skills, oral and written communication skills, and problem‑solving and decision‑making ability.
• Ability to read blueprints, P&IDs and understand schematic specifications and vendor technical manuals.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills; ability to stay alert while sitting for long periods.
• Ability to work in all plant locations, including tight quarters, confined spaces, extreme hot or cold temperatures, dusty, noisy and wet conditions.
• Ability to work in heights, lift up to 50 lb, and perform manual labor such as pushing, pulling, sweeping and shoveling.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including nights, weekends and holidays with minimum notice.
• Requirement to be clean‑shaven (shaved the day of work). Mustaches that do not extend beyond the jawbone and do not interfere with respirator sealing points are permitted. Full beards, goatees and bushy sideburns are prohibited, in compliance with OSHA regulation 29 CFR .
• Reworld is a smoke‑free worksite.
• Legally authorized to work in the country where the job is located; no sponsorship required from Reworld.

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits, including medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; a 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays. Additional details are available at

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an affirmative action program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms. Reworld will only consider candidates from agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order for a specific role has been executed. Unsolicited candidate submissions or submissions from agencies that do not meet these criteria will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.