Day Plant Operator
About The Position
WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Plant Operator to maintain safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient boiler operations. The role supports productive boiler combustion and steam flows while optimizing generation, burnout, in-plant power combustion, and flue gas emissions. The operator may coordinate, direct, and train other plant personnel, lead 2–5 employees, and fill in as acting Shift Supervisor when requested. The work takes place in a plant environment with noise and may involve adverse conditions requiring personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- Two years of experience in a power plant environment as an Assistant Plant Operator or comparable position, or five years of related experience or training in a power plant environment.
- Mechanical skills sufficient to perform tasks such as replacing shear pins, repacking valves, and inspecting equipment.
- Skills, experience, and knowledge sufficient to acquire an ASME QRO Provisional license.
- Math skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
- Knowledge and understanding of steam-generating power plant operation and control.
- For Massachusetts facilities, a 2nd Class Engineers license is required.
- Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., operating fire equipment, and accessing confined spaces.
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor plant operational and emissions data.
- Detect and respond to changing conditions to maximize plant safety, environmental compliance, and efficiency.
- Coordinate, direct, and train Assistant Utility Operators, Utility Operators, Assistant Plant Operators, and other plant personnel as required.
- Perform equipment inspections during outages.
- Perform physical duties associated with maintaining boilers and other plant equipment as needed.
- Maintain a positive work environment through respectful communication with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.
- May lead, guide, and direct 2–5 employees to maintain safety and plant operations.
- Fill in as acting Shift Supervisor when requested.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability coverage
- Company 401(k) match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Multiple and flexible medical plans
- Outstanding PTO program
- Floating holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- College loan reimbursement
- College scholarship program for dependents
- Parental leave program
- Employee engagement events
- Employee resource groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
