Day Plant Operator

Boilerlogic; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Plant Operator to maintain a safe and efficient boiler system, monitor emissions, and optimize generation and burnout within an environmentally compliant operation.

You will monitor data, respond to changing conditions, and, as needed, supervise and train other plant personnel while performing hands-on maintenance on boilers and associated equipment.

Qualifications

• Two years of power plant experience as an APO or comparable role.
• Mechanical skills for maintenance tasks (e.g., shear pins, valve repacking).
• Ability to pursue ASME QRO Provisional license.
• Strong math skills for job functions.
• Knowledge of operation and control of steam generating power plants.
• Massachusetts facilities require a 2nd Class Engineers license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operational and emissions data.
• Respond to changing conditions to maximize safety, environmental compliance, and efficiency.
• Coordinate and train Assistant Utility Operator, Utility Operator and other plant personnel.
• Perform physical duties related to maintaining boilers and equipment.
• Maintain a positive work environment with customers, vendors, and colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Math skills

Power plant operations knowledge

Communication and leadership

Education

ASME QRO Provisional license

2nd Class Engineers license (Massachusetts)

Tools

Valve replacement tools

Shear pin replacement

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Plant Operator who is confident and enthusiastic individual will maintain a safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient boiler operation including maintaining productive boiler combustion, steam flows, and optimize generation, burnout, in-plant power combustion, and flue gas emissions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operational and emissions data.
• Detect and respond to changing conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety, environmental compliance, and efficiency.
• Coordinate, direct, and train Assistant Utility Operator, Utility Operator and Assistant Plant Operator and other plant personnel, as required.
• As needed, perform physical duties associated with maintaining boilers and various equipment within the 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May lead, guide and direct 2-5 employees to maintain safety and in operation of plant.
• As requested, "Fill in" as acting Shift Supervisor.

Education/Experience

• Two years working in a power plant environment as an Assistant Plant Operator (APO) or comparable position; or 5 years related experience or training in power plant environment
• Mechanical skills sufficient to perform such tasks as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections
• Skills, experience, and knowledge sufficient to acquire ASME QRO Provisional license. (ASME: 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 facility's, a 2nd Class Engineers license is required.

Physical Demand

• 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 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 operating at 125 PSI line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lbs. portable units
• Operate other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways

Physical Demand

• Stand
• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Walk
• 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

• Negative pressure respirator
• Positive pressure respirator
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)
• Hardhat
• Approved safety shoes
• Eye protectionRubber suit and gloves
• Chemical resistant suit
• Approved hearing protection
• Gloves
• Safety harness

What You'll Enjoy

• Industry leading benefits
• Multiple and flexible medical plans
• Floating Holidays
• Strong 401k program and company match
• College loan reimbursement
• Parental Leave Program
• Inclusive culture
• Employee engagement eventsEmployee 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 2,300 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.