Assistant Plant Operator

About the role

This position involves operating boilers and auxiliary plant equipment, making necessary adjustments to ensure safety, efficiency, and continuous plant operations, while adhering to environmental regulations. The role requires a combination of technical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Plant Operator in the daily operation and maintenance of the plant in the field.
• Investigates changes in instrument readings and equipment operation, and notifies the Plant Operator and/or Shift Supervisor of any issues.
• Makes required turbine/generator APC and other critical inspections regularly and as per existing procedures.
• Recognizes and mitigates operating difficulties, adapting to changing plant conditions to maximize safety and efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Documents on logs and other written documentation on schedule and with clear, accurate, and legible writing.
• Operates and makes adjustments to the demineralization system safely and accurately.
• Performs water testing and treatment using knowledge of boiler water chemistry, maintaining set parameters and laboratory procedures.
• Completes accurate and timely water tests; records data and performs chemical adjustments with assistance.
• Operates and adjusts the APC system safely and accurately, ensuring its performance meets or exceeds facility standards.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition at all times.
• Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the prescribed timeframe.
• Maintains a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or equivalent experience is desirable
• At least 2 years of working experience in a power plant operation or 3 years of related experience
• Sufficient mechanical skills to perform varied mechanical tasks such as replacing shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation of a steam generating power plant
• Ability to maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management

Skills

• Technical proficiency in operating boilers and auxiliary plant equipment
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize and mitigate operating difficulties
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Physical stamina and dexterity to perform tasks requiring standing, sitting, walking, handling tools, and performing fine motor skills
• Ability to work in adverse conditions and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits including multiple and flexible medical plans, outstanding PTO program, floating holidays, strong 401k program with company match, tuition reimbursement, college loan reimbursement, and college scholarship programs for dependents.
• Parental leave program
• Inclusive culture and employee engagement events
• Employee resource groups

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with occasional overtime as needed.