Assistant Plant Operator

About the Role

A confident, enthusiastic, and responsible individual who will operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment locally throughout the plant, making necessary adjustments to maintain safety, efficient, and continuous plant operations while adhering to environmental regulations.

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; notifies Plant Operator and/or Shift Supervisor of operational inconsistencies or other concerns.
• Makes required turbine/generator APC and other critical inspections regularly and as described in preexisting procedures.
• Recognizes and mitigates operating difficulties; adapts to changing plant conditions to maximize plant safety and efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Documents on log: comments that facilitate problem tracking, work that needs to be performed, and other plant activities that communicate the status of the plant. Maintains logs and other written documentation on schedule with clear, accurate, and legible writing.
• Operates all aspects of the demineralization system, including making required adjustments safely and accurately. Performs water testing and treatment using knowledge of boiler water chemistry, maintains set parameters, and follows laboratory procedures. Completes accurate and timely water tests, records data, and performs chemical adjustments with assistance.
• With guidance, operates all aspects of the APC system safely and accurately. Adjusts the APC system so that system performance is equal to or slightly above facility average. Works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and assesses probable cause with assistance from the Plant Operator.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition at all times.
• Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the prescribed time frame.
• Maintains a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or equivalent is desirable.
• 2 years working in a power plant operation or 3 years of related experience.
• Mechanical skills sufficient to perform varied mechanical tasks such as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation of a steam-generating power plant.
• For the State of Massachusetts: Must hold a Massachusetts 3rd Engineer’s and Massachusetts Hoisting License: 1D / 2C or ability to obtain these licenses within 9 months of hire.
• Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental, and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.

Work Environment

• Noise in the work environment.
• Physical demands include:
  • Standing and sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Walking, handling tools, and equipment requiring fine motor skills.
  • Reaching with hands and arms, climbing, and walking on heights often greater than 4 feet.
  • Stooping, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, and crawling.
  • Ascending and descending stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress.
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Moving about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces.
  • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception (corrected or otherwise).
  • Operating a 1.5-inch fire hose at 125 psi line pressure to extinguish fires.
  • Operating fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units.
  • Accessing confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways.

PPE Required

• Work in areas under adverse conditions may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Negative pressure respirator.
  • Positive pressure respirator.
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle).
  • Hardhat.
  • Approved safety shoes.
  • Eye protection.
  • Rubber suit and gloves.
  • Chemical-resistant suit.
  • Heat-resistant outerwear.
  • Flame-resistant outerwear.
  • Approved hearing protection.
  • Gloves.
  • Safety harness.

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits.
• Multiple and flexible medical plans.
• Outstanding PTO program.
• Floating holidays.
• Strong 401k program and company match.
• Tuition reimbursement plan.
• College loan reimbursement.
• College scholarship program for dependents.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Inclusive culture with employee engagement events and resource groups.
• Competitive total compensation package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability.
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.