Job Description
A large recycling company in Saugus, MA is looking for a Plant Operator who holds a current Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineer's License and has the ability to monitor and control boilers, turbine, and auxiliary plant equipment from the control room to maintain safe, efficient and continuous plant operation. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to maintain a safe and efficient boiler operation including maintaining productive boiler combustion, maximize generation, manage in-plant power consumption, operates facility within all applicable permits.
* Monitor plant operational and emissions data; detects and responds to changing conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety and efficiency.
* Oversee the operation of plant equipment and dispatch operators for local monitoring for safe operation.
* Works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and ascertains probable cause and has the ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.
Requirements:
* Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineer's License
* Two years working in power plant environment as an Assistant Plant Operator or comparable position, or 5 years related experience or training in power plant environment.
* Qualified candidates must be able to obtain the ASME QRO provisional license.
* High degree of mechanical aptitude to perform such tasks as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections.
* Skills, experience, and knowledge sufficient to acquire state licenses.
* Math skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
* Knowledge and understanding of the operation and control of a steam generating power plant.