Assistant Utility Operator

WIN Waste Innovations•North Andover, MA

14d

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking an Assistant Utility Operator to monitor and operate ash and other auxiliary plant equipment from the field, helping maintain safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations. The role includes recognizing and mitigating operating difficulties and adapting to changing plant conditions to maximize safety and efficiency while minimizing downtime. The operator performs maintenance and minor repairs, operates equipment with guidance from a PO, troubleshoots equipment, and helps support plant operations during vacancies and callouts. Massachusetts-based employees must hold a Massachusetts Hoisting License 1C/2A or be able to obtain the licenses within nine months of hire. The position requires rotating shifts and overtime. Work takes place in a noisy plant environment and may involve adverse conditions requiring personal protective equipment. Physical demands include climbing, working at heights, lifting up to 50 pounds, traversing plant surfaces, operating fire equipment, and accessing confined spaces and pressure vessels.

Requirements

Mechanical abilities sufficient to perform equipment maintenance and minor repairs, such as replacing shear pins, repacking valves, cleaning strainers, and performing general preventive maintenance.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to work overtime.
For work in Massachusetts, hold a Massachusetts Hoisting License 1C/2A or be able to obtain these licenses within nine months of hire.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting 50 pounds, climbing, working at heights, and accessing confined spaces.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment in adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and minor repairs to ash handling and other assigned auxiliary systems.
Operate plant equipment and systems with assistance and guidance from a PO to ensure proper functioning.
Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing, including via intercom, two-way radio, or face to face.
Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and take appropriate action.
Troubleshoot equipment and assist in diagnosing problem areas.
Operate industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer-type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
Maintain a positive work environment through effective interactions with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
Work overtime during planned and unplanned maintenance when required.
Cover vacancies and callouts when needed to support plant operation.