Utility Operator

WIN Waste Innovations; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Floating holidays

401k match

College loan reimbursement

Parental leave

Inclusive culture

Engagement events

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Utility Operator to run and inspect boiler plant systems under supervision. You will monitor equipment, read meters, and report abnormalities while performing water treatment and sampling tasks.

Additional duties include operating mobile equipment and supporting overtime maintenance shifts. To succeed, you should have basic mechanical skills, be able to interpret data, and hold relevant Massachusetts licenses or be able to obtain them within 9 months.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operations of assigned equipment in accordance with established plant procedures
• Monitor and inspect boiler plant auxiliary equipment
• Read meters and gauges to identify malfunctions or abnormal conditions
• Perform sampling, ash sampling and water treatment as assigned
• Monitor air pollution control equipment
• Maintain clean, safe work areas
• Operate Bobcat, steer loader and forklift as needed
• May operate refuse cranes and manage fuel in the furnace
• Overtime during maintenance may be required
• Maintain positive interactions with customers, vendors and team members

Skills

Mechanical skills

Data interpretation

Overtime capable

Power plant operations

Education

Massachusetts licenses (2nd Fireman's & Hoisting)

Tools

Air compressors

Dryers

Hydraulic power units

Forced draft fans

Pumps

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Utility Operator. Working under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor and the direction of the Control Room Operator, the Utility Operator will be responsible for the operation and inspection of various power plant systems including boilers and associated equipment

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
• Performs various sampling, ash sampling and treatment of water, as assigned
• Monitoring air pollution control equipment
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
• Operate mobile equipment at times Bobcat, steer loader and forklift
• Operation of 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 extensive overtime hours during planned and un-planned maintenance
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

Experience and Education:

• 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

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.

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Noise in work environment

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:

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
• 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 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.

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.

Pay Range

$32-$35/hour

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.

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