Utility Operator - Saugus, United States - WIN Waste Innovations

WIN Waste Innovations

Verified Company

Saugus, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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

Essential

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 refusefuel 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 unplanned maintenance

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

PPE:
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 respirator
Positive pressure respirator
Chemical resistant suit
Heat resistant outerwear
Flame resistant outerwear

Licensing:

A Massachusetts Second Class Fireman's License is preferred, or the ability to obtain this license within 6 months.

Physical Demands include but is not limited to:

Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
Reach with hands and arms
Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
Operate a 1.5inch fire hose operating at 125 PSI line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire
Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lbs. portable units

Pay:
From $28.00 per hour

Benefits: