Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Operations Supervisor

Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years in utility or power plant operations
  • Required: Massachusetts 2nd Class Stationary Engineer license or ability to obtain 1st Class within one year
  • Must obtain Massachusetts Grade 2 Waste Water license within six months of hire
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to lift objects weighing 20 to 100 lbs and traverse long distances

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and supervise shift operations
  • Ensure plant reliability, safety, and environmental compliance
  • Collaborate with CUP managers and cross-functional teams
  • Lead and mentor a diverse group of engineering and operational staff
  • Foster a positive work environment

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Team-centered work culture
  • Potential to advance to higher engineering licenses
  • Collaborative environment across multiple operational teams
  • Engagement in community-oriented initiatives at MIT
Full Job Description
Posting Description OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR, Central Utilities Plant (CUP), is a senior member with responsibility for all activities across all shifts; plans, organizes, and supervises shift operation to assure that plant reliability, safety, and environmental requirements are met; collaborates with CUP managers and cross-functionally with teams in Maintenance Operations, Campus Services, and Environmental Health and Safety.

The full job description is available, here: https://mit.edu/facilities/hr/CUP-OS.pdf

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : A minimum of five years of directly related experience in a utility or power plant or similar experience; Massachusetts 2nd Class Stationary Engineer license required or the ability to obtain Massachusetts 1 st class Engineer's within one year of the start 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 the start of employment required; driver's license required; knowledge of various auxiliary controls related to steam, chill water, and co-generation desirable; ability to establish effective working relationships within and between work groups and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to foster a positive work environment and lead a group of engineers and other staff in a team-centered organization; excellent interpersonal skills in order to represent the department in the overall MIT Community; ability to move objects weighing 20 to 100 lbs; ability to traverse long distances or moving from site to site; ability to use arms and/or legs to push, pull and lift objects. PREFERRED : Bachelor of Science degree in engineering; supervisory experience or willingness to attend supervisory and management training; and experience with LogBook.

8/3/2026

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
Learn more about Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Size
13,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

More Energy & Utilities Jobs

Find similar Operations Supervisor jobs: