Utility Plant Operations Supervisor

Basic Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma (or equivalent) and at least eight years plant operations/supervisory experience associated with industrial/campus/utility steam plant operations.
• Valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts?s Second Class Engineer?s License and Grade I or higher Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator?s license required.
• Must have, or successfully obtain within 6 months of hiring, EPA CFC technician certification (universal).

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Additional Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of and direct experience in supervising steam and electricity production facilities (including generation, distribution, auxiliary systems, ancillary equipment, code requirements, regulatory requirements, and environmental compliance) required.
• Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.
• Must have experience working in a customer-oriented business, the ability to work well as a team member, and the ability to communicate effectively in both verbally and in writing.

Technology Skills Required:

• Must have computer skills including word-processing, electronic mail, database, and spreadsheet.
• Required to utilize management information systems and asset/work management systems (Maximo).

Driver Designation:

• Valid State driver?s license required. Driving history must meet University Campus Services standards.
• Must provide his/her personal vehicle to travel on and off campus.

Special Requirements:

• May be required to work a rotating shift.
• May be required to work overtime relief, off-shift, emergency coverage (nights, weekend, etc.) and /or other schedules, as needed.
• May be required to operate forklift or lifting devices.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts?s Second Class Engineer?s License and Grade I or higher Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator?s license required.
• Must have, or successfully obtain within 6 months of hiring, EPA CFC technician certification (universal).
• Valid State driver?s license required.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically fit and mentally alert at all times.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where necessary, including respiratory protection equipment (negative pressure or equivalent) and other equipment up to the level of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Must be able to utilize ladders, scaffolds, high-lifts, and enter/work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to frequently walk up and down stairs, ladders, etc. on an on-going basis, in an industrial plant setting, ascending and descending up to 200 feet in total vertical elevation changes at one time.
• May be required to participate in Hearing Conservation and medical surveillance programs.
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 65 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work Format: This is an on-campus position (not hybrid or remote) based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Work location is responsive and subject to change based on business needs.

Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel (required to provide on-site support during emergency situations as determined by management).

Additional Information

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format