Utility Operator

WIN Waste Innovations•Millbury, MA

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Utility Operator to operate and inspect power plant systems, including boilers and associated equipment. The role works under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor and the direction of the Control Room Operator. The Utility Operator operates assigned equipment safely and efficiently, monitors plant auxiliary equipment and air pollution control equipment, and identifies and reports abnormal operating conditions. Duties may include sampling, water treatment, mobile equipment operation, and refuse crane operation. The position may require extensive overtime during planned and unplanned maintenance and the ability to work rotating shifts. The work environment includes noise and may involve adverse conditions requiring personal protective equipment. The role involves moving throughout plant areas, including catwalks, grated decks, uneven surfaces, heights, confined spaces, and pressure vessels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

Three or more months of related experience and/or training.
Mechanical skills sufficient to perform tasks such as replacing shear pins, repacking valves, and inspecting equipment.
Knowledge and skills to operate power plant auxiliary equipment, such as air compressors and dryers, hydraulic power units, forced draft fans, pumps, spray dryers and absorbers, and lime slakers.
Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.
For work in Massachusetts, hold a Massachusetts 2nd Fireman's License and Massachusetts Hoisting License, or be able to obtain these licenses within nine months of hire.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting 50 pounds, climbing, working at heights, operating fire hoses and extinguishing equipment, and accessing confined spaces and pressure vessels.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with established plant operating procedures.
Monitor and inspect boiler plant auxiliary equipment, including pumps, motors, fans, dampers, air compressors, valves, mixers, conveyors, and electrical devices.
Read and interpret data from meters and gauges to identify and report equipment malfunctions, abnormal operating trends, or emergency situations.
Perform sampling, ash sampling, and water treatment as assigned.
Monitor air pollution control equipment.
Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
Operate mobile equipment, including Bobcat, steer loader, and forklift, as needed.
Operate refuse cranes as required, maintaining refuse-fuel levels in the furnace, mixing refuse in the pit, and maintaining fire watch over the pit and associated areas.
Work extensive overtime during planned and unplanned maintenance when required.
Maintain a positive work environment through constructive communication and interactions with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.