Assistant Plant Operator

WIN Waste Innovations•Saugus, MA

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a confident, enthusiastic, and responsible Assistant Plant Operator to support safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations. The role operates boilers and auxiliary plant equipment in the field, makes necessary adjustments, and helps maintain compliance with environmental regulations. The Assistant Plant Operator supports the Plant Operator with daily plant operation and maintenance, monitoring equipment and instruments, completing inspections, operating water treatment and air pollution control systems, documenting plant status, and coordinating with maintenance to troubleshoot problems. The position may require overtime during planned or unplanned maintenance and may cover vacancies and callouts to support plant operations. The work takes place throughout the plant, including areas with noise, heights, uneven surfaces, catwalks, and confined spaces. Employees may need to use a range of personal protective equipment and perform physical tasks such as climbing, lifting, operating fire equipment, and accessing pressure vessels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. WIN Waste Innovations describes itself as a waste management company with 2,100 employees and 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. It processes more than 11 million tons of waste annually and converts waste into renewable energy. The company states its commitment to preserving the environment for future generations while providing for today's needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (accredited).
Two years of experience working in power plant operations or three years of related experience.
Mechanical skills sufficient to perform varied tasks, such as replacing shear pins, repacking valves, and inspecting equipment.
Knowledge and understanding of steam-generating power plant operations.
Licenses required by applicable local, state, federal, environmental, and/or health and safety regulatory agencies.
For Massachusetts positions, a Massachusetts 3rd Engineer's License and Massachusetts Hoisting License (1D / 2C), or the ability to obtain these licenses within nine months of hire.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands and work in the described plant environment, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or associate degree, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assist the Plant Operator with daily plant operation and maintenance in the field.
Investigate changes in instrument readings and equipment operation, and notify the Plant Operator and/or Shift Supervisor about inconsistencies or concerns.
Perform required turbine/generator APC and other critical inspections according to established procedures.
Recognize and mitigate operating difficulties, adapting to changing plant conditions to support safety and efficiency and minimize downtime.
Maintain accurate, timely, and legible logs and written documentation, including problem-tracking comments, work to be performed, and other plant status information.
Operate all aspects of the demineralization system and make required adjustments safely and accurately.
Perform water testing and treatment using knowledge of boiler water chemistry; maintain set parameters and laboratory procedures; record test data and make chemical adjustments with assistance.
With guidance, operate all aspects of the APC system safely and accurately and adjust it to perform at or slightly above the facility average.
Work with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and assess probable causes with assistance from the Plant Operator.
Maintain work areas in a clean, neat, orderly, and safe condition.
Complete Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the prescribed time frame.
Maintain a positive work environment through effective and respectful communication with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
Work overtime during planned or unplanned maintenance and cover vacancies and callouts when needed to support plant operations.