Assistant Plant Operator

WIN Waste Innovations•Saugus, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a confident, enthusiastic, and responsible Assistant Plant Operator to operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment throughout the facility. The role makes necessary adjustments to support safe, efficient, continuous plant operations while maintaining environmental regulations. The Assistant Plant Operator assists with daily plant operations and maintenance in the field, monitors equipment and instrument readings, performs inspections, operates water treatment and air pollution control systems, and documents plant status and work. The position also supports troubleshooting, housekeeping, training, and plant coverage during vacancies or callouts. The work environment includes noise. The role involves physically demanding plant work, including navigating catwalks, deck grating, uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, elevated areas, confined spaces, and pressure vessels. Personal protective equipment may be required in adverse conditions.

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.
Ability to maintain a positive work environment and communicate effectively with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
Hold licenses required by applicable local, state, federal, environmental, and health/safety regulatory agencies.
In Massachusetts, hold a Massachusetts 3rd Engineer's License and Massachusetts Hoisting License: 1D / 2C, or be able to obtain them within nine months of hire.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting 50 pounds, climbing, operating fire-suppression equipment, and accessing confined spaces and pressure vessels.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment in adverse conditions.

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 of inconsistencies or concerns.
Perform regular turbine/generator APC and other critical inspections according to established procedures; recognize and mitigate operating difficulties and adapt to changing plant conditions to promote safety and efficiency and minimize downtime.
Maintain accurate, clear, and legible logs and written documentation of plant status, issues, work needed, and other plant activities on schedule.
Operate the demineralization system, make required adjustments, perform water testing and treatment, maintain boiler water chemistry parameters and laboratory procedures, record test data, and make chemical adjustments with assistance.
With guidance, operate and adjust the APC system safely and accurately, work toward system performance at or slightly above the facility average, and work with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and assess probable causes with assistance from the Plant Operator.
Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Complete Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the prescribed time frame.
Maintain a positive work environment through effective interactions with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
Work overtime during planned or unplanned maintenance when required.
Cover vacancies and callouts as needed to support plant operations.