Assistant Utility Operator

WIN Waste Innovations•Baltimore, MD

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 involves recognizing and mitigating operating difficulties, adapting to changing plant conditions, maximizing safety and efficiency, and minimizing downtime. The operator performs maintenance and minor repairs on ash-handling and other assigned auxiliary systems, operates plant equipment with assistance and guidance from a PO, troubleshoots equipment, and helps diagnose problem areas. The role also involves operating mobile equipment and communicating clearly with coworkers and other stakeholders. In Massachusetts, the position requires a Massachusetts Hoisting License (1C/2A), or the ability to obtain these licenses within nine months of hire. The work environment may involve noise and adverse conditions requiring personal protective equipment. Physical duties include moving throughout the plant, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, operating fire-suppression equipment, and accessing confined spaces and pressure vessels.

Requirements

Mechanical ability sufficient to perform equipment maintenance and minor repairs, including replacing shear pins, repacking valves, cleaning strainers, and general preventive maintenance.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to work overtime.
In Massachusetts, must hold a Massachusetts Hoisting License: 1C/2A, or be able to obtain these licenses within nine months of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and minor repairs to ash-handling and other assigned auxiliary systems.
Operate plant equipment and systems with assistance and guidance from the PO to ensure proper functioning.
Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing, using the in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face-to-face communication.
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 constructive interactions with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
Adapt to changing plant conditions to maximize safety and efficiency and minimize downtime.