Assistant Utility Operator

WIN Waste Innovations•Peekskill, NY

12h

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for an Assistant Utility Operator who can help monitor and operate ash and other auxiliary plant equipment from the field to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations. Duties may include, but are not limited to, recognizing and mitigating operating difficulties, adapting to changing plant conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety and efficiency and minimizing down time.

Requirements

Experience: Mechanical abilities sufficient to perform equipment maintenance and minor repair such as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, strainer cleaning, and general preventative maintenance.
Must be able to work rotating shifts
Must be able to work overtime
For the State of Massachusetts, there is a requirement for an Assistant Utility Operator to hold a Massachusetts Hoisting License: 1C/2A or ability to obtain these licenses within 9 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 PO to ensure proper functioning.
Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face to face.
Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action.
Troubleshoots equipment and assist in diagnosing problem areas.
Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.