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Plant Operations Manager

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) · Ludlow, MA

Level
Manager
Team
Production
Base pay
$160k–$175k
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
14 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management production role at Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) (industrial) in Ludlow, MA. Develop, implement and review operating records and operating procedures to ensure uniform safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and improvement of it.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
EHS / safety
Base pay
$160k–$175k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $160k–$205k. This one lists $160k–$175k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 29 production engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 28 other live production postings in Massachusetts.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 34%
  • New product launch 31%
  • Automation 31%
  • Root cause 31%
  • ✓ Team leadership 21%

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Full description from Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC)As posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Stony Brook Energy Center through the direct supervision of the four Shift Supervisors, and the indirect supervision of fourteen full-time Plant Operators. Evaluate and make recommendations on improvements to all aspects of plant operations and maintenance.
  • ◆Develop, implement and review operating records and operating procedures to ensure uniform safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and improvement of it.
  • ◆Review and analyze daily operations to identify trends, which may affect future operations.
  • ◆Identify potential maintenance problems associated with the operation of plant equipment.
  • ◆Coordinate equipment to allow for scheduled maintenance.
  • ◆Optimize the safety, efficiency and reliability of plant operations.
  • ◆Periodically review existing plant operations training procedures and records and modify as necessary. Establish new training procedures where appropriate.
  • ◆External dispatching of offsite resources such as wind turbines and combustion engines/turbines.
  • ◆Perform the duties of Shift Supervisor, maintenance department supervisors, and/or the Site Manager in his/her absence as assigned.
  • ◆Monitor control room activities and overall plant operation, instructing and issuing directives as may be necessary.
  • ◆Evaluate safety permit requests and issue same.
  • ◆Maintain records and keep personnel informed of unusual or problem situations and activities and briefing personnel at time of shift change.
  • ◆Monitor physical plant, identify existing or potential problems and take appropriate action.
  • ◆Write work orders required for corrective maintenance actions.
  • ◆Provide ongoing training of crew members and review operating procedures.
  • ◆Ensure Regulatory Compliance, including PHMSA, EPA/MA DEP, NERC, OSHA/MA DPS, MA DFS/MA DPS, NEIWPCC.

Training and Experience

  • ✓1st Class Mass Stationary Engineer's License or the ability to obtain one within three months.
  • ✓Massachusetts Wastewater Operator License (Grade 1) desired.
  • ✓PHMSA Operator

Qualifications

desired.

  • ✓Five-ten years' experience in power plant operations at a senior technical level, with supervisory responsibilities.
  • ✓Previous experience conducting heat rate analysis, economic evaluation, and overseeing effective power plant chemistry programs.
  • ✓Previous experience at developing and maintaining budgets and business plans.
  • ✓Previous experience adhering to, training and qualifying against NERC regulations.
  • ✓Working knowledge of computerized DCS control systems, computerized operating data acquisition and historical trending systems including PI.
  • ✓Highly knowledgeable in CCGT power plant operations.
  • ✓Proven abilities in leading, managing and independent decision making.
  • ✓Professional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write original policies and communicate them effectively.
  • ✓Proficient in Word, Excel, Office, PI, CMMS, safety permitting software and other plant computer systems.
  • ✓Ability to meet highest attendance requirements.
  • ✓Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.

MMWEC offers a competitive salary and benefits package including robust medical and dental benefits with low employee cost, a savings retirement plan with a 6% company contribution and up to an additional 3% company match, earned vacation time, sick time, and 11 paid holidays. Our company prides itself in creating an environment that challenges employees to be passionate, energetic, proactive, and progressive.

Salary: $160,000-$175,000

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The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) brings a competitive edge to Massachusetts municipal utilities dedicated to providing their customers with low-cost and reliable electricity. We plan, develop and manage energy resources in an evolving marketplace that requires high levels of innovation and expertise.

We are currently seeking a Plant Operations Manager at our Stony Brook Energy Center. This person will be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Stony Brook Energy Center through the direct and indirect supervision of all operations personnel.

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