Utility Operator

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Utility Operator in Millbury, MA, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of power plant systems, including monitoring equipment and performing sampling. The role requires interpreting data to identify malfunctions, maintaining cleanliness, and operating mobile equipment. Candidates should have at least three months of relevant experience. The position may involve extensive overtime during maintenance activities.
About the position

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company dedicated to providing essential waste management solutions to customers and communities, supported by a team of 2,100 employees. The company is committed to preserving the environment for future generations while meeting today's needs. With a vertically integrated business model, WIN Waste Innovations operates 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets, including waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. The company processes over 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes, while recycling more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream. The Utility Operator will work under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor and the direction of the Control Room Operator. This role is crucial for the operation and inspection of various power plant systems, including boilers and associated equipment. The Utility Operator is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operations of assigned equipment in accordance with established plant operating procedures. This includes monitoring and inspecting various boiler plant auxiliary equipment such as pumps, motors, fans, dampers, air compressors, valves, mixers, conveyors, and electrical devices. The operator will also be required to accurately read and interpret data from meters and gauges to identify and report equipment malfunctions or trends indicating abnormal operating conditions or emergencies. In addition to these responsibilities, the Utility Operator will perform various sampling, including ash sampling and treatment of water, and monitor air pollution control equipment. Maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area is essential. The role may also involve operating mobile equipment such as Bobcats, steer loaders, and forklifts, and may require the operation of refuse cranes, including maintaining correct levels of refuse-fuel into the furnace and mixing refuse in the pit. The position may require extensive overtime hours during planned and unplanned maintenance activities.

Responsibilities
• Safe and efficient operations of assigned equipment in accordance with established plant operating procedures
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• Monitor and inspect various boiler plant auxiliary equipment including pumps, motors, fans, dampers, air compressors, valves, mixers, conveyors, and electrical devices
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• 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
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• Perform various sampling, ash sampling and treatment of water, as assigned
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• Monitor air pollution control equipment
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• Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
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• Operate mobile equipment at times such as Bobcat, steer loader and forklift
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• 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
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• May be required to work extensive overtime hours during planned and un-planned maintenance

Requirements
• Three or more months related experience and/or training
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• Mechanical skills sufficient to perform tasks such as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections
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• 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
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• Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts
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• For the State of Massachusetts, there is a requirement for the Utility Operator to hold a Massachusetts 2nd Fireman's and Massachusetts Hoisting License, or ability to obtain these licenses within 9 months of hire

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Disability insurance
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• Health insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Vision insurance
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• 401(k) matching
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• Life insurance
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• Paid Vacation
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• Holidays
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• Personal Days