Assistant Utility Operator - WtE (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
About The Position
FCC Environmental - South Broward County Waste to Energy facility (WTE) is currently seeking an Assistant Utility Operator for monitoring and operations of WTE air pollution control equipment and municipal solid waste post combustion ash conveyance and conditioning systems. This role involves routine inspections, adjustments, maintenance, housekeeping, and minor repairs to ensure the proper, safe, compliant, and efficient operation of air pollution control, ash conditioning, and ash handling systems. The Assistant Utility Operator will document system status, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental policies. This position requires the ability to read and interpret data from various instruments, communicate effectively, and anticipate and address potential equipment issues.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
- 2 years of working experience in a power plant operation or related field
- Knowledge and understanding of the operation of a steam generating power plant
- Mechanical abilities sufficient to perform minor equipment maintenance such as shear pin replacement, drive belt replacement, rebuilds of 2-fluid lances, conveyor alignment/adjustment, removal of inspection and access covers, and removal of entangled/plugged material.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts.
- Must be able to work overtime.
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb.
- Ability to lift/carry 50lbs.
- Qualify to wear a full-face respirator.
- Consistently work in various weather conditions.
- Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and inspect various WTE boiler combustion and air pollution control (APC) system auxiliary equipment, including riddling conveyance and ash dischargers, vibratory conveyors, belt conveyors, ash conditioners/mixers, fabric filter and spray dryer absorber (SDA) ash conveyance, lime slurry slaker systems, slurry fluid systems, pumps, and 2-fluid injection lances.
- Document system operations, problem tracking, and shift activities through shift logs and round sheets, ensuring clear, accurate, and legible writing.
- Operate designated components of the facility Air Pollution Control (APC) system safely and accurately.
- Ensure compliance with all facility safety and health programs and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Machine Guarding, PPE policy, Hotwork, Fall Protection, Barrier Tape/Danger Tape, and Respiratory protection.
- Adjust and service assigned components of the APC and ash handling and conditioning systems to maintain appropriate system performance for continuous and efficient air and solid waste permit compliance.
- Conduct comprehensive equipment “rounds” and system operations inspections per established frequency and procedure.
- Start, stop, and adjust systems and components as notified by the control room operator and/or shift supervisor.
- Complete emergent and assigned tasks as identified by the shift supervisor and through operations routines.
- Take immediate action to address equipment upset conditions per training and established procedures.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on ash handling and APC system components per scheduled frequency and as required due to upset conditions, including detailed cleaning, troubleshooting, and replacement of wear parts, belts, gaskets, o-rings, nozzles, hoses, and hardware.
- Work closely with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and assess probable cause with assistance from the Shift Supervisor and other team members.
- Maintain work areas in a clean, neat, and organized condition at all times.
- Complete Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the prescribed timeframe.
- Read and interpret data from meters, gauges, visual assessments, and industrial measuring tools to identify trends and potential equipment disruptions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, using intercom systems, two-way radios, or face-to-face interactions.
- Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and take appropriate action.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
