Plant Operator

WIN Waste Innovations is committed to delivering essential waste management solutions while preserving the environment for future generations.

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 operation of the plant.
• 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, climb, stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, and crawl.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception (corrected or otherwise).

Work Environment

• Noise in the work environment.
• Work in areas under adverse conditions requiring personal protective equipment (PPE), 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 with multiple and flexible medical plans.
• Outstanding PTO program and floating holidays.
• Strong 401k program with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement plan.
• College loan reimbursement and 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