Assistant Plant Operator

Wheelabrator Technologies, with corporate offices in Hampton, New Hampshire, is a leader in generating clean renewable energy. We are committed to protecting our environment while providing clean energy through the operation of 17 waste-to-energy facilities located across the United States. Please view our website at www.wheelabratortechnologies.com for additional information.


We have an immediate opening for an Assistant Plant Operator in our Anderson, California location.



Job Summary:
Responsibilities include monitoring and assisting in operation of our boilers and auxiliary plant equipment from the field to maintain safe, efficient and continuous plant operations. Regular inspections and documentation are a critical part of the procedure. Knowledge of boiler water chemistry is essential to running tests and performing chemical adjustments.
You must be able to work a 24-hour, 7-day/night rotating shift schedule. Occasionally, you will be required to relieve the Plant Operator.
Must have minimum of 2 years experience in a power plant operation or 3 years related experience.Also must have knowledge and understanding of the operation of a steam generating power plant.



Wheelabrator Technologies Inc. offers a competitive salary as well as comprehensive benefits including 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.



EEOC compliant



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REQUIREMENTS
Essential Functions:
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.
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.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.



REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)or equivalent.Bachelors or Associates degree or equivalent is desirable.Minimum 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, valve repacking and equipment inspections.Knowledge a nd understanding of the operation of a steam generating power plant.