CRO (2nd Class Engineer) Sign-on Bonus Offered!
- Reference
- EPR008825
- Posting Reference
- IND1
- Location
- Pittsfield, MA, USA
- Type
- Full Time
- Job Category
- Operations
Join EthosEnergy as a Control Room Operator – Massachusetts Licensed 2nd Class Engineer located in Pittsfield, MA. Salary: $114,400 – $135,200 annually + Sign-On Bonus
We’re looking for a skilled Control Room Operator (CRO) to ensure safe, efficient power plant operations. In this critical role, you’ll manage all on-shift activities—from cold startups to emergency responses—while leveraging your expertise in troubleshooting, decision-making, and leadership.
What You’ll Do:
• Operate and monitor plant systems using DCS technology
• Maintain compliance with all safety and regulatory standards
• Perform chemical analysis and control for steam, cooling, and condensate systems
• Issue Lockout/Tagout procedures via RedTag PRO
• Operate heavy equipment (manlifts, forklifts) and handle bulk chemicals
What We’re Looking For:
• MA 2nd Class Engineer License (required)
• U.S. citizenship
• Strong experience with plant operations and DCS systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety protocols
This is your chance to join a high-performing team in a priority role with excellent pay and benefits. Apply today and power the future with EthosEnergy!
Job Responsibilities
- Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
- Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area.
- Checks own work and possibly the work of others; work results are of the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
- Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with Team Leader occasionally; may serve as resource to others in resolution of complex issues.
- Works under limited supervision.
- Prioritizes own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management.
- Regularly provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.
- Incumbents will assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and provide input to plant improvement items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety
Required Skills / Knowledge
- Requires previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances. Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
- Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineers license
Experience
- Senior-level; generally 10+ years directly related experience including understanding of health and safety regulations, and previous experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals and waste materials including knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transport.
- Performs a variety of complex technical service/support duties requiring specialized knowledge.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk, reach, climb, stoop and lift (up to 50 pounds).
What We Offer
- Annual Salary Range for this position is $114,400 - $135,200 based on experience and skills set
- Sign on Bonus Offered
- Supportive company culture that values its employees
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
- Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
- Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
- Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
- Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs
EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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