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Plant Operator - Power Plant - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
About this job
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Wheelabrator Technologies operates 15 waste-to-energy facilities and four independent power production facilities located across the United States. By generating clean, renewable energy, we are leading the way in reducing America's dependence on traditional fuels. We've been nationally recognized for our positive impact on the environment, and our facilities actively participate in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program as Star Worksites, making Wheelabrator one of the most safety-conscious employers in the country. To learn more please visit us at: http://www.wtienergy.com .
We currently have an opening for a Plant Operator at our power plant in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
I. Job Summary
Monitor and control boilers, turbine, and auxiliary plant equipment from the control room to maintain safe, efficient and continuous plant operation.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.
Monitor and control boilers, turbine, and auxiliary plant equipment from the control room to maintain safe, efficient and continuous plant operation. Duties include the following:
Maintains safe and efficient boiler operation including maintaining productive boiler combustion, maximize generation, manage in-plant power consumption, operates facility within all applicable permits.
Monitors plant operational and emissions data; detects and responds to changing conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety and efficiency.
Coordinates, directs, and trains all subordinates as required.
Oversees the operation of plant equipment and dispatch operators for local monitoring for safe operation. Works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and ascertains probable cause.
Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions. Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, analysis of flue gases, voltage load and generator balance.
Works overtime and rotating shifts.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree desired especially Maritime Academy graduates; High school diploma or equivalent required.
Two years power experience as an Assistant Plant Operator or comparable position, or 5 years related power experience.
High degree of mechanical aptitude, to perform such tasks as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections.
Skills, experience, and knowledge sufficient to acquire state licenses.
Knowledge and understanding of a steam generating power plant operation.
Qualified candidates must be able to obtain the ASME QRO provisional license.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Mechanical skills sufficient to perform such tasks as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections.
Skills, experience, and knowledge sufficient to acquire state licenses
Math skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
Knowledge and understanding of the operation and control of a steam generating power plant.
V. Work 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.
Normal setting for this job is: office setting and/or landfill/outdoor.
Benefits
At Wheelabrator Technologies, 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.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
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Wheelabrator Technologies operates 15 waste-to-energy facilities and four independent power production facilities located across the United States. By generating clean, renewable energy, we are leading the way in reducing America's dependence on traditional fuels. We've been nationally recognized for our positive impact on the environment, and our facilities actively participate in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program as Star Worksites, making Wheelabrator one of the most safety-conscious employers in the country. To learn more please visit us at: http://www.wtienergy.com .
We currently have an opening for a Plant Operator at our power plant in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
I. Job Summary
Monitor and control boilers, turbine, and auxiliary plant equipment from the control room to maintain safe, efficient and continuous plant operation.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.
Monitor and control boilers, turbine, and auxiliary plant equipment from the control room to maintain safe, efficient and continuous plant operation. Duties include the following:
Maintains safe and efficient boiler operation including maintaining productive boiler combustion, maximize generation, manage in-plant power consumption, operates facility within all applicable permits.
Monitors plant operational and emissions data; detects and responds to changing conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety and efficiency.
Coordinates, directs, and trains all subordinates as required.
Oversees the operation of plant equipment and dispatch operators for local monitoring for safe operation. Works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and ascertains probable cause.
Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions. Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, analysis of flue gases, voltage load and generator balance.
Works overtime and rotating shifts.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree desired especially Maritime Academy graduates; High school diploma or equivalent required.
Two years power experience as an Assistant Plant Operator or comparable position, or 5 years related power experience.
High degree of mechanical aptitude, to perform such tasks as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections.
Skills, experience, and knowledge sufficient to acquire state licenses.
Knowledge and understanding of a steam generating power plant operation.
Qualified candidates must be able to obtain the ASME QRO provisional license.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Mechanical skills sufficient to perform such tasks as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections.
Skills, experience, and knowledge sufficient to acquire state licenses
Math skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
Knowledge and understanding of the operation and control of a steam generating power plant.
V. Work 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.
Normal setting for this job is: office setting and/or landfill/outdoor.
Benefits
At Wheelabrator Technologies, 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.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
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