There is a position available for Electric Station Operator.

Duties Of Position:

• Controls electrical operation of the generating station, substations and other power generating equipment.
• Operates and monitors equipment such as a computerized distribution SCADA system, switchboards, high voltage circuit breakers, voltage regulators, relays, indicating meter, recording meters, and other electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Cooperates with the Watch Engineer on the best methods to control station loads.
• Synchronizes, controls, and disconnects the generators in accordance with loading schedules and procedures.
• Perform tests of equipment and keep records of tests.
• Records historical data as required for designated electrical equipment.
• Keeps an accurate report of all switching operations and holds contemporary diagrams showing position of all transmission and distribution switches.
• Keeps accurate records of the generating station electrical operation in the logbooks, log sheets and load curves.
• Answers telephone and two-way radios, as well as relays messages.  Notifies the Watch Engineer of generating station alarms.
• Performs, coordinates, and documents switching of circuits for equipment maintenance and emergency service restoration.
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment in the generating station and substations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Works scheduled and emergency overtime.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be capable of performing the duties as described above, reading and interpreting system circuit diagrams, and be able to learn emergency service restoration procedures.  Applicant must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license and must be capable of distinguishing colors.  At least four years’ experience in the electrical/power technological field is required.  Applicants must have excellent oral and written skills, as well as good computer skills.  SCADA system or DCS experience is preferred.  Possession of a Journeyman Electrician’s License is also preferred.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays (12)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pension
• 457 (b)
• Blood Donor Program
• And more…

Please forward résumé and cover letters to:   employment@tmlp.com 

No phone calls, please.

Employment Application

If you would like to apply for a job opening listed above, please fill out the TMLP employment application and attach a resume and cover letter.  Please only complete an application and submit an employment packet for current job openings.  Employment packets can be submitted to employment@tmlp.com. 

Labor Service

The Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant hires in accordance with Civil Service rules and regulations.

We occasionally make provisional appointments when there are no available Civil Service list for the position. If you want to be considered should any openings occur, follow instructions above under Employment Application.

Additionally, all Labor Service positions require that you sign a Labor Service List at the Human Resources Department in Taunton City Hall offices at
15 Summer St, Taunton, MA 02780.

TMLP employs a variety of different positions. Examples include:

• Clerical (Clerk Typists) (O) (*)
• Accountants (O) (*)
• Programmers (O)
• Meter Readers (O) (*)
• Electric Meter Repairmen (L)
• Apprentice Electric Meter Repairman (L)
• Second Class Steam Firemen (requires State license) (O) (*) (+)
• Second Class Stationary Engineer (requires State license) (O) (*) (+)
• Instrument Technicians (O)
• Electric Station Operators (O) (+) (*)
• Storekeepers (O)
• Assistant Storekeepers (O) (*)
• Building Custodians (O)
• Linemen (requires CDL license) (L)
• Apprentice Linemen (requires CDL license) (L)
• Mechanical Engineers (requires degree) (O) (*)
• Electrical Engineers (requires degree) (O) (*)
• Civil Engineers (requires degree) (O)
• Power Plant Equipment Repairmen (L)
• Power Plant Equipment Maintenance Men (L)
• Electric Station Equipment Repairmen (L)
• Motor Equipment Repairmen (L)
• Motor Equipment Maintenance Men (L) (*)
• Construction Handyman/Laborer (L) (*)
• Welder (L)
• Millwright (L)
• Notation Key:

* = More common entry-level positions
+ = Shift workers
O = Official Service
L = Labor Service

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