Assistant Plant Operator

WIN Waste Innovations•North Andover, MA

11d

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is currently looking for an Assistant Plant Operator. This person is a confident, enthusiastic and responsible individual. They will operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment locally throughout the plant, making necessary adjustments to maintain safety, efficient and continuous plant operations, while maintaining environmental regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
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 understanding of the operation of a steam generating power 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors or Associates degree or equivalent is desirable

Responsibilities

Assists the Plant Operator in the daily operation and maintenance of the plant 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 APC 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.
Documents on log; comments that facilitate problem tracking; work that needs to be performed; and other plant activities that communicate status of plant. Mains logs and other written documentation on schedule and with clear, accurate and legible writing.
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.
With guidance, operates all aspects of APC system safely and accurately. Adjusts APC system 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.
Maintains work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition at all times.
Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.