Assistant Plant Operator

4d4 days ago

WIN Waste Innovations

Lisbon, US · Full-time

About this role

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking an Assistant Plant Operator to operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment throughout the facility. The role requires making necessary adjustments to maintain safety, efficient continuous operations, and environmental compliance.

Daily work involves assisting the Plant Operator with field operations, investigating instrument changes, and performing regular turbine, generator, and APC inspections. The position adapts to changing plant conditions to maximize safety and minimize downtime.

Operators run the demineralization system, conduct water testing and treatment, and adjust the APC system for optimal performance. Accurate documentation on logs supports problem tracking and communicates plant status to the team.

The role requires completing corporate and plant training programs while maintaining clean work areas. Positive interactions with co-workers, vendors, and management support a productive environment focused on reliable plant performance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
Bachelor's or Associate's degree or equivalent is desirable
2 years working in a power plant operation or 3 years related experience
Mechanical skills sufficient to perform varied mechanical tasks such as replacement of shear pins and valve repacking
Knowledge and understanding of the operation of a steam generating power plant
Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies
Massachusetts 3rd Engineer's and Massachusetts Hoisting License: 1D / 2C or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire

Responsibilities

Assist the Plant Operator in the daily operation and maintenance of the plant in the field
Investigate changes in instrument readings and equipment operation and notify supervisors of inconsistencies
Make required turbine/generator and APC inspections regularly and recognize operating difficulties
Document on log comments that facilitate problem tracking and maintain clear, accurate logs
Operate all aspects of the demineralization system and perform water testing and treatment
Adjust the APC system so performance meets or exceeds facility averages
Maintain work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition at all times
Complete the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the prescribed time frame