Assistant Utility Operator - WtE (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

FCC Environmental Services•Fort Lauderdale, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

FCC Environmental - South Broward County Waste to Energy facility (WTE) is 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. Duties include monitoring, operations, maintenance, and housekeeping of system components such as baghouse and spray dryer absorber ash collection hoppers and associated dump valves, ash dischargers, vibratory conveyors, ash transfer drag conveyors, and ash conditioning systems. This individual will routinely conduct equipment operations inspections and adjustments for proper, safe, compliant, and efficient air pollution control, ash conditioning, and ash handling systems operations. The Assistant Utility Operator routinely performs maintenance, housekeeping, and minor repairs to air pollution control, ash conditioning, ash handling systems, as well as other assigned auxiliary systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
2 years working in a power plant operation or related experience
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.

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 and slurry fluid systems, pumps, 2-fluid injection lances, and other auxiliary equipment associated with air emissions control and post combustion ash handling and conditioning.
Document through shift logs and round sheets, comments that facilitate continuity of systems operations, problem tracking such as out-of-service components and work that needs to be performed, as well as other shift activities that communicate the status of the plant. Maintain logs and other written documentation on schedule and with clear, accurate, and legible writing.
Operate designated components of the facility Air Pollution Control (APC) system safely and accurately, complying with all facility safety and health program and procedure, as well as environmental policy and procedure. Programs include but are not limited to 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 system performance for continuous and efficient air and solid waste permit compliance.
Conduct comprehensive equipment “rounds” and system operations inspections per established frequency and per established procedure and standards.
Conduct starting, stopping, and adjustment of 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 as established 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. Duties may include detailed cleaning for component inspections and troubleshooting, as well as replacement of wear parts, belts, gaskets and 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 members of the rotating operations shift.
Maintain work areas in a clean, neat, and organized condition at all times.
Complete the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
Read and interpret data from meters, gauges, visual assessments, and industrial measuring tools to identify trends and/or potential equipment disruptions that impact facility operations.
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicate clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face-to-face.
Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and take appropriate action.