Utility Operator

Position : Utility OperatorRequisition ID: : 24-740WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,100 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.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 equipmentEssential Duties and 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

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

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 1.5-inch 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

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. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.