Reports to: Unit Supervisor on assigned shift
Location: Westminster, MA
Status: Hourly, non-exempt
Pay Rate: $25-$34/hour
Boiler Equipment Operator II assists the Unit Supervisor in operation and maintenance of steam boiler and auxiliary steam equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbine, and generator.
Duties:
- Report equipment problems that jeopardize plant operations or safety to the unit supervisor.
- Ensure that plant operating logs are kept current; inform plant management of equipment in need of repair, or conditions out of normal.
- Operate auxiliary equipment; start/stop equipment; open/close valves; clean/operate demineralizers; test/treat boiler and cooling tower water as directed.
- Perform maintenance tasks as directed.
- Operate wood yard equipment and computer system as needed.
- Clean designated work areas utilizing brooms, mops, and buffers.
- Act as a team member with all employees; comply with all NE Renewable Power Fitchburg policies and procedures.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Valid driver's license
- Required to work overtime and night shift
- Required to work vacation/emergency relief as defined by shift rotation schedule
- Respond to plant emergencies/call-ins (day or night) on holidays or weekends as applicable
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment
- Capable of frequently standing, walking, balancing, sitting, climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks), kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting (min. 50lbs), feeling, talking, and hearing
- Perform repetitive motions as required
- Have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret instruments, gauges, manuals, etc.
- Must be physically capable of performing demanding work at various heights and in adverse conditions during operations, shutdowns, and in fire/emergency activities
- Must be physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, etc.
- Ability to pass a respirator physical and respirator fit test (if applicable)
- Ability to meet the highest attendance requirements
Benefits:
- 401k with 6% company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Full health benefits
- Dental and Vision
- Life insurance
Education/experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Massachusetts 2nd Class Fireman's License or willing to obtain license within 6 months of start date
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
- Noise in the work environment is moderate to high
- 80% of work is performed indoors, 20% outdoors
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
NE Renewable Power Fitchburg, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $25.00
- Max Hiring Rate $34.00
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