Asst Engr, Assistant Shift Engineer

Reworld Waste • Ronkonkoma, NY

12d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Shift Engineer (ASE) is responsible for the safe, environmentally sound and efficient daily operation of turbine generator, balance of plant and associated equipment including but not limited to; combustion air fans, stoker, boiler feed pumps, condensate pumps, make-up pumps, cooling tower and associated equipment, turbine lube system, electrical distribution systems, including breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, inverter, storage batteries, Lime Slaking equipment, Demineralized water system and treated water system.

Requirements

• Must have a sound knowledge and clear understanding of the mechanical characteristics of the equipment and must have demonstrated the ability to apply this knowledge in both routine and non-routine operations.
• Must be able to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must understand the principles of operation and function of turbine-generators and associated equipment, balance of plant equipment, water chemistry principles, and plant electrical distribution and protection.
• Must have a high school education or equivalent and must have power plant work-related experience.
• Completion of at least one year’s experience as an Auxiliary Equipment Operator or have related outside experience.
• Must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least one year’s experience as an Auxiliary Operator Power Block or have related outside experience
• Must be able to pass respiratory fit testing
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Shift Supervisor and/or Shift Engineer as required.
• Oversee turbine and balance of plant equipment
• Performs lockout and tag-out of equipment in support of maintenance activities.
• Provides assistance to other operators in troubleshooting problems which are not confined to the ASE
• Performs daily routine inspections of assigned equipment and completes necessary log sheets according to well-documented procedures.
• Performs troubleshooting on equipment and reports all malfunctioning equipment through the issuance of service requests
• Performs all plant chemistry tests and takes appropriate action to maintain system within prescribed limits
• Performs additional tasks as directed by the Shift Supervisor, or his or her designee.
• Keeps assigned areas clean and free of hazards
• Outage support as required

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan and 401K match
• medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED