Control Room Operator

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company delivering essential solutions to customers and communities, processing over 11 million tons of waste annually and converting 6.7 million tons into clean, renewable energy.

About the role

As a confident and enthusiastic Plant Operator, you will maintain a safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient boiler operation. This includes productive boiler combustion, steam flows, optimization of generation, burnout, in-plant power combustion, and flue gas emissions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operational and emissions data.
• Detect and respond to changing conditions to maximize plant safety, environmental compliance, and efficiency.
• Coordinate, direct, and train Assistant Utility Operator, Utility Operator, Assistant Plant Operator, and other plant personnel as required.
• Perform equipment inspections during outages.
• Perform physical duties associated with maintaining boilers and various plant equipment as needed.
• Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating effectively with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May lead, guide, and direct 2-5 employees to maintain safety and plant operations.
• Act as Shift Supervisor when requested.

Requirements

• Two years of experience working in a power plant environment as an Assistant Plant Operator (APO) or comparable position; or 5 years of related experience or training in a power plant environment.
• Mechanical skills sufficient to perform tasks such as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections.
• Skills, experience, and knowledge sufficient to acquire an ASME QRO Provisional license (American Society of Mechanical Engineers).
• Math skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation and control of a steam-generating power plant.
• For all Massachusetts facilities, a 2nd Class Engineers license is required.

Physical Demands

• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet.
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations.
• Lift moderate to heavy material (up to 50 lbs).
• Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, wet and muddy areas, and uneven surfaces.
• Operate a 1.5-inch fire hose at 125 PSI line pressure to extinguish fires.
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lbs. portable units.
• Operate industrial equipment including forklifts, manlifts, skid steer loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways.
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• Handle tools and equipment requiring fine motor skills.
• Reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, and crawl.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception (corrected or otherwise).

Work Environment

• Work in areas with noise and under adverse conditions that may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

PPE Required

• 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 with multiple and flexible medical plans.
• Outstanding PTO program and floating holidays.
• Strong 401k program with 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.