Relief Operator

WIN Waste Innovations•City of Poughkeepsie, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Relief Operator to monitor and control boilers, turbines, and auxiliary plant equipment throughout the facility, helping maintain safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations. The role involves monitoring operational and emissions data, controlling equipment, troubleshooting issues with maintenance, recording operating conditions and shift activities, and following safety and environmental procedures. The operator works rotating shifts as required and may perform equipment maintenance and other assigned duties. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, relevant power plant experience or training, mechanical and mathematical skills, and knowledge of steam-generating power plant operations. A 2nd Class Engineers license is required at Massachusetts facilities. Physical demands include working throughout the plant and on elevated or uneven surfaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, using firefighting equipment, and accessing confined spaces. Work may involve noise and adverse conditions requiring personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
For Massachusetts facilities, a 2nd Class Engineers license is required.
Two years of work in a power plant environment, 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.
Mathematical skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
Knowledge and understanding of the operation and control of a steam-generating power plant.
Ability to work rotating shifts as required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, accessing confined spaces, and operating firefighting equipment.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment under adverse working conditions.

Responsibilities

Maintain safe and efficient boiler operation, including productive combustion, maximizing generation, managing in-plant power consumption, and operating within applicable permits.
Monitor plant operational and emissions data, identify changing conditions, and respond to maximize safety and efficiency.
Coordinate and direct subordinates as required.
Oversee local monitoring of plant equipment and work with maintenance to troubleshoot issues and determine probable causes.
Read meters, gauges, and recording devices at specified intervals; verify and record operating conditions and equipment data.
Adjust manual or automatic controls, switch to backup equipment or systems, or shut down equipment as needed.
Visually inspect equipment for malfunctions or the need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
Maintain equipment by performing tasks such as tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners and other components.
Oil and lubricate equipment as required.
Record operation and maintenance actions taken during the shift in the operator's logbook.
Follow safety procedures; correct and promptly report safety and environmental hazards to the Shift Supervisor.
Read, understand, and apply lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing, using the in-situ intercom, two-way radio, or face-to-face communication.
Anticipate, identify, and respond appropriately to typical, potential, or recurring problems; troubleshoot equipment and assist in diagnosing problem areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Promote a positive work environment through constructive communication and interactions with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.