Utility Operator

WIN Waste Innovations•Bridgeport, CT

11h•Onsite

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Utility Operator. Working under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor and the direction of the Control Room Operator, the Utility Operator will be responsible for the operation and inspection of various power plant systems including boilers and associated equipment. WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.

Requirements

Three or more months related experience and/or training
Mechanical skills sufficient to perform such tasks as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections
Knowledge and skills to operate power plant auxiliary equipment, such as air compressors and dryers, hydraulic power units, forced draft fans, pumps, spray dryer and absorbers, and lime slakers
Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts
For the State of Massachusetts, there is a requirement for the Utility Operator to hold a Massachusetts 2nd Fireman's and Massachusetts Hoisting License, or ability to obtain these licenses within 9 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Safe and efficient operations of assigned equipment in accordance with established plant operating procedures
Monitor and inspect various boiler plant auxiliary equipment including pumps, motors, fans, dampers, air compressors, valves, mixers, conveyors, and electrical devices
Accurately read and interpret data from meters, gauges, etc to identify and report equipment malfunctions or trends which indicate abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations
Performs various sampling, ash sampling and treatment of water, as assigned
Monitoring air pollution control equipment
Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
Operate mobile equipment at times Bobcat, steer loader and forklift
Operation of refuse cranes may be required, to include maintaining correct levels of refuse-fuel into the furnace, mixing refuse in the pit, and maintaining a fire watch over the pit and associated areas
May be required to work extensive overtime hours during planned and un-planned maintenance
Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.