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Assistant 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 an Assistant Plant Operator at our power plant in Bridgeport, CT.
Job Summary
Monitor and operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment from the field to maintain safe, efficient and continuous plant operations. With guidance and as requested, operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment locally throughout the plant, making necessary adjustments to maintain safety and efficiency.
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.
Assists the Plant Operator in the daily operation and maintenance of the plant in the field. Investigate changes in instrument readings and equipment operation. Notifies Plant Operator and/or Shift Supervisor of operational inconsistencies or other concerns.
Makes required turbine/generator APC and other critical inspections regularly and as described in preexisting procedures. Recognizes and mitigates operating difficulties. Adapts to changing plant conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety and efficiency, and minimizing down time.
Documents on log; comments that facilitate problem tracking; work that needs to be performed; and other plant activities that communicate status of plant. Maintains logs and other written documentation on schedule and with clear, accurate and legible writing.
May relieve the Plant Operator of control room operations in compliance with any licensing guidelines where applicable. With guidance and as requested, operates boilers and auxiliary plant equipment locally throughout the plant, making necessary adjustments to maintain safety and efficiency. Identifies typical and obvious potential or recurring problems in plant operational systems.
Operates all aspects of demineralization system, including making required adjustments to system safely and accurately, with some guidance/assistance.
With assistance, operates all aspects of APC system safely and accurately. Makes adjustments to APC system so that system performance is equal to or slightly above facility average. Works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and assesses probable cause with assistance from Plant Operator.
Assists and instructs Utility and Assistant Utility Operators as necessary to ensure the proper completion of their work assignments.
Performs water testing and treatment using knowledge of boiler water chemistry, maintains set parameters and laboratory procedures. Completes accurate and timely water tests; records data, and performs chemical adjustments with assistance.
Maintains work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition at all times.
Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
Follows standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately. Reads, understands, and applies information such as, lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Works overtime
Works rotating shifts.
Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.
Anticipates typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.
Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience
Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
Experience: Two years working in a power plant operation or three years related experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies
Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Mechanical skills sufficient to perform varied mechanical tasks such as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking and equipment inspections.
Knowledge and understanding of the operation of a steam generating power plant
Basic computer operating skills.
Share expertise with others
Manage stressful situations professionally
Accept positive and negative constructive feedback from others
Show respect and sensitivity for cultural/work style and learning style differences
Treat people with respect
Focuses on solving conflict/problems
Listens to situation/problems and checks for clarity and gets clarification
Work ethically and with integrity at all times
Teamwork/cooperation
Stand
Sit
Walk
Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
Reach with hands and arms
Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl
Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
Lift 50 lbs.
Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
Close vision, distance vision, corrected or otherwise
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 hand held extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
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.
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."
'101560
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 an Assistant Plant Operator at our power plant in Bridgeport, CT.
Job Summary
Monitor and operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment from the field to maintain safe, efficient and continuous plant operations. With guidance and as requested, operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment locally throughout the plant, making necessary adjustments to maintain safety and efficiency.
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.
Assists the Plant Operator in the daily operation and maintenance of the plant in the field. Investigate changes in instrument readings and equipment operation. Notifies Plant Operator and/or Shift Supervisor of operational inconsistencies or other concerns.
Makes required turbine/generator APC and other critical inspections regularly and as described in preexisting procedures. Recognizes and mitigates operating difficulties. Adapts to changing plant conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety and efficiency, and minimizing down time.
Documents on log; comments that facilitate problem tracking; work that needs to be performed; and other plant activities that communicate status of plant. Maintains logs and other written documentation on schedule and with clear, accurate and legible writing.
May relieve the Plant Operator of control room operations in compliance with any licensing guidelines where applicable. With guidance and as requested, operates boilers and auxiliary plant equipment locally throughout the plant, making necessary adjustments to maintain safety and efficiency. Identifies typical and obvious potential or recurring problems in plant operational systems.
Operates all aspects of demineralization system, including making required adjustments to system safely and accurately, with some guidance/assistance.
With assistance, operates all aspects of APC system safely and accurately. Makes adjustments to APC system so that system performance is equal to or slightly above facility average. Works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and assesses probable cause with assistance from Plant Operator.
Assists and instructs Utility and Assistant Utility Operators as necessary to ensure the proper completion of their work assignments.
Performs water testing and treatment using knowledge of boiler water chemistry, maintains set parameters and laboratory procedures. Completes accurate and timely water tests; records data, and performs chemical adjustments with assistance.
Maintains work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition at all times.
Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
Follows standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately. Reads, understands, and applies information such as, lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Works overtime
Works rotating shifts.
Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.
Anticipates typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.
Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience
Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
Experience: Two years working in a power plant operation or three years related experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies
Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Mechanical skills sufficient to perform varied mechanical tasks such as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking and equipment inspections.
Knowledge and understanding of the operation of a steam generating power plant
Basic computer operating skills.
Share expertise with others
Manage stressful situations professionally
Accept positive and negative constructive feedback from others
Show respect and sensitivity for cultural/work style and learning style differences
Treat people with respect
Focuses on solving conflict/problems
Listens to situation/problems and checks for clarity and gets clarification
Work ethically and with integrity at all times
Teamwork/cooperation
Stand
Sit
Walk
Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
Reach with hands and arms
Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl
Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
Lift 50 lbs.
Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
Close vision, distance vision, corrected or otherwise
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 hand held extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
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.
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."
'101560
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