Relief Operator

About the Role

Monitor and control boilers, turbine, and auxiliary plant equipment from all areas of the facility to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous plant operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe and efficient boiler operation including maintaining productive boiler combustion, maximize generation, manage in-plant power consumption, operates facility within all applicable permits.
• Monitors plant operational and emissions data; detects and responds to changing conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety and efficiency.
• Coordinates and directs all subordinates as required.
• Oversees the operation of plant equipment for local monitoring for safe operation.
• Works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and ascertains probable cause.
• Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions. Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, analysis of flue gases, voltage load, and generator balance.
• Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment.
• Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
• Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components.
• May be required to oil and lubricate equipment.
• Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator's logbook.
• Follows standard safety procedures, corrects safety and environmental hazards, and reports them to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Reads, understands, and applies information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Works rotating shifts as required.
• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face to face.
• Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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

• For all Massachusetts facilities, a 2nd Class Engineers license is required.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Two years working in a power plant environment; or 5 years 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 ASME QRO Provisional license.
• Math skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation and control of a steam generating power plant.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Noise: Work environment may be noisy.
• Physical Demand:
  • Stand
  • Sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Walk
  • Handle tools and equipment, fine motor skills
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
  • Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl
  • Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
  • Lift 50 lbs.
  • Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
  • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, corrected or otherwise
  • Operate a 1.5-inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire
  • Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
  • Access 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
• Employee engagement events
• Employee resource groups
• Competitive total compensation package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days