Hybrid Operator II

WIN Waste Innovations; Bridgeport (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading benefits

Multiple medical plans

Outstanding PTO program

Floating holidays

Strong 401k company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Hybrid Operator II to monitor and operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment, maintaining safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations. The role includes training to qualify for Hybrid Operator I.

Responsibilities include shift coverage, training activities, and assisting with plant operation and maintenance, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• Bachelor's or associate degree or equivalent is desirable.
• 2 years working in a power plant operation or 3 years related experience.
• Mechanical skills sufficient to perform varied mechanical tasks such 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 absorbers, and lime slakers.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation of a steam-generating power plant.
• Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Covering scheduled and unscheduled time off across multiple levels of 'Operator' roles within the shift rotation you are assigned.
• Fill vacancies on shift until new team members are hired and onboarded.
• Cover lunch breaks, complete training activities with other team members, assist with work activities, and work on projects as assigned.
• Assist the Plant Operator with daily plant operation and maintenance in the field; investigate changes in instrument readings and equipment operation; notify concerns.
• Perform turbine/generator and other critical inspections; mitigate operating difficulties; adapt to changing plant conditions.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Power plant operations

Instrument readings interpretation

Overtime work

Shift work flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's or associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Air compressors and dryers

Hydraulic power units

Forced draft fans

Pumps

Lime slakers

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is currently looking for a Hybrid Operator II. The ideal candidate is a confident and enthusiastic individual who will have the responsibility to monitor and operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment from the field to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations. In addition to the job duties above, the Hybrid Operator II position is focused on training to meet the requirements of the Plant Operator position to obtain the qualifications of the Hybrid Operator I role.

Responsibilities

• Covering scheduled and unscheduled time off across multiple levels of 'Operator' roles within the shift rotation you are assigned. Additionally, would be expected to fill vacancies on shift until new team members are hired and onboarded.
• Alongside coverage responsibility, you will be expected to cover lunch breaks, complete training activities with other team members, assist with work activities, and work on projects as assigned.
• Must be qualified for all job duties commonly assigned to the Scale Operator, Tipping Floor Operator, Crane Operator, Utility Operator, Assistant Plant Operator
• Assist the Plant Operator with daily plant operation and maintenance in the field. Investigate changes in instrument readings and equipment operation. Notifies Plant Operator and/or Shift Supervisor of operational inconsistencies or other concerns.
• Makes required turbine/generator and other critical inspections regularly and as described in preexisting procedures. Recognizes and mitigates operating difficulties. Adapts to changing plant conditions regarding maximizing plant safety and efficiency and minimizing down time.
• Operates all aspects of demineralization system, including making required adjustments to system safely and accurately. Performs water testing and treatment using knowledge of boiler water chemistry, maintains set parameters and laboratory procedures. Completes accurate and timely water tests; records data and performs chemical adjustments with assistance.
• Monitor and inspect various boiler plant auxiliary equipment including pumps, motors, fans, dampers, air compressors, valves, mixers, conveyors, and electrical devices
• With guidance, operates all aspects of Air Pollution Control systems safely and accurately. Adjust Air Pollution Control systems so that system performance is equal to or slightly above facility average. Works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and assesses probable cause with assistance from Plant Operator.
• Documents on log; comments that facilitate problem tracking; work that needs to be performed; and other plant activities that communicate status of plant. Maintains logs and other written documentation on schedule and with clear, accurate and legible writing.
• Accurately recording inbound and outbound weights for local gate customers.
• Operate mobile equipment consisting of skid steer, front-end loader and forklift
• Ensure tipping floor is clear of obstacles and that traffic flows smoothly by monitoring and directing refuse trucks to proper bays on Tipping Floor while assisting Crane Operator in implementation of good pit management.
• Operation of refuse cranes, 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
• Conduct training with peer employees as needed
• Perform Preventative maintenance activities and other routine maintenance and repairs around facility grounds
• Maintains work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition at all times.
• Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• Bachelor's or associate degree or equivalent is desirable
• 2 years working in a power plant operation or 3 years related experience
• Mechanical skills sufficient to perform varied mechanical tasks such 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 absorbers, and lime slakers
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation of a steam-generating power plant
• Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts

Certificates And Licenses

• Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.

Work Environment

• Moving mechanical parts
• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Airborne particles
• Potential exposure to dust and chemicals
• Exposure hot and cold temperatures and outdoor weather conditions
• Noise in work environment

Physical Demands Include But Is Not Limited To

• Standing for long periods
• Walking
• Sit
• Stop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl
• Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
• Reach with hands and arms
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
• 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

PPE Required

• Negative pressure respirator
• Positive pressure respirator
• self-contained breathing apparatus
• 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

What You'll Enjoy

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.