Control Room Operator

Plant OperatorWIN Waste Innovations is looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to maintain a safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient boiler operation including maintaining productive boiler combustion, steam flows, and optimize generation, burnout, in-plant power combustion, and flue gas emissions.Responsibilities:Monitor plant operational and emissions data.Detect and respond to changing conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety, environmental compliance, and efficiency.Coordinate, direct, and train Assistant Utility Operator, Utility Operator and Assistant Plant Operator and other plant personnel, as required.Perform equipment inspections during outages.As needed, perform physical duties associated with maintaining boilers and various equipment within the plant.Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.Supervisory Responsibilities:May lead, guide and direct 2-5 employees to maintain safety and in operation of plant.As requested, "Fill in" as acting Shift Supervisor.Education/Experience:Two years working in a power plant environment as an Assistant Plant Operator (APO) or comparable position; or 5 years related experience or training in power plant environmentMechanical skills sufficient to perform such tasks as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspectionsSkills, experience, and knowledge sufficient to acquire ASME QRO Provisional license. (ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Math skills sufficient to complete required job functionsKnowledge and understanding of the operation and control of a steam generating power plantFor all Massachusetts facility's, a 2nd Class Engineers license is required.Physical Demand:Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feetAscend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations.Lift moderate to heavy material 50 lbs.Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, wet and muddy areas, and uneven surfaces.Operate a 1.5-inch fire hose operating at 125 PSI line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fireOperate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lbs. portable unitsOperate other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipmentAccess confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manwaysWork Environment:Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Noise in work environmentPhysical Demand:StandSit for prolonged periods of timeWalkHandle tools, equipment, fine motor skillsReach with hands and armsClimb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feetStoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawlAscend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situationsLift 50 lbs.Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfacesClose vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, corrected or otherwiseOperate a 1.5-inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fireOperate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable unitsAccess confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manwaysPPE Required:Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:Negative pressure respiratorPositive pressure respiratorSelf-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)HardhatApproved safety shoesEye protectionRubber suit and glovesChemical resistant suitHeat resistant outerwearFlame resistant outerwearApproved hearing protectionGlovesSafety harnessWhat You'll Enjoy:Industry leading benefitsMultiple and flexible medical plansOutstanding PTO programFloating HolidaysStrong 401k program and company matchTuition reimbursement planCollege loan reimbursementCollege scholarship program for dependentsParental Leave ProgramInclusive cultureEmployee engagement eventsEmployee resource groupsWIN 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.At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 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