Assistant Plant Operator

About the role

WIN Waste Innovations is currently looking for an Assistant Plant Operator. This person is a confident, enthusiastic and responsible individual. They will operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment locally throughout the plant, making necessary adjustments to maintain safety, efficient and continuous plant operations, while maintaining environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operates boilers and auxiliary plant equipment locally throughout the plant, making necessary adjustments to maintain safety, efficient and continuous plant operations, while maintaining environmental regulations.
• Assists the Plant Operator in the daily operation and maintenance of the plant in the field.
• Investigate 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 regarding maximizing plant safety and efficiency and minimizing downtime.
• Documents on log; comments that facilitate problem tracking; work that needs to be performed; and other plant activities that communicate status of plant.
• Maintains logs and other written documentation on schedule and with clear, accurate and legible writing.
• Operates all aspects of demineralization system, including making required adjustments to system safely and accurately. Performs water testing and treatment using knowledge of boiler water chemistry, maintains set parameters and laboratory procedures.
• Completes accurate and timely water tests; records data and performs chemical adjustments with assistance.
• With guidance, operates all aspects of APC system safely and accurately. Adjusts 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 Plant Operator.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition at all times.
• Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

Qualifications

• A 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 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
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

Skills

• Ability to operate various plant equipment and systems
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to document work accurately
• Physical stamina and ability to work in various environments

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 Employee engagement events Employee resource groups WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,100 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream. At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.