Utility Operator

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operations of assigned equipment in accordance with established plant operating procedures
• Monitor and inspect various boiler plant auxiliary equipment including pumps, motors, fans, dampers, air compressors, valves, mixers, conveyors, and electrical devices
• Accurately read and interpret data from meters, gauges, etc to identify and report equipment malfunctions or trends which indicate abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
• Operate mobile equipment at times Bobcat, steer loader and forklift
• May be required to work extensive overtime hours during planned and un-planned maintenance
• Operate refuse cranes may be required, to include maintaining correct levels of refuse-fuel into the furnace, mixing refuse in the pit, and maintaining a fire watch over the pit and associated areas
• May be required to work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue: 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
• Perform various sampling, ash sampling and treatment of water, as assigned
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management

Requirements

• Three or more months related experience and/or training
• Mechanical skills sufficient to perform such tasks as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections
• Knowledge and skills to operate power plant auxiliary equipment, such as air compressors and dryers, hydraulic power units, forced draft fans, pumps, spray dryer and absorbers, and lime slakers
• Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts

Qualifications

• Licensing For the State of Massachusetts, there is a requirement for the Utility Operator to hold a Massachusetts 2nd Fireman's and Massachusetts Hoisting License, or ability to obtain these licenses within 9 months of hire.

Work Environment

• Noise in work environment
• Physical Demand
• Stand
• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Walk
• Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
• Kneel, bend
• Push, pull, crawl
• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
• 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