Auxiliary Operator

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE: Veolia is seeking an Auxiliary Operator (AO) who will safely and reliably operate wood dryers, fans, pumps, motors, biomass-fired steam boilers and auxiliary equipment. AO will perform O&M tasks for the power plant as a primary responsibility. The AO will report to the Shift Supervisor.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Performs all O&M activities including monitoring of all equipment and notes operating conditions of auxiliary equipment for the dryer operation and fuel yard operation.

Reports conditions, trends and abnormalities to the Shift Supervisor

Perform routine boiler chemistry sampling procedures for all boilers; make adjustments per Control Operators instructions when assigned to the power plant

LOTO – Locks out equipment for maintenance; unlocks and retest equipment after completion of repair

Performs routine maintenance tasks such as equipment lubrication, and minor repairs to operating boiler auxiliaries such as fuel feed systems, pumps, fans etc.

Has working knowledge of pumps, fans, motors, water treatment and related auxiliary equipment

Maintains safe working conditions; identifies, reports, and /or corrects unsafe conditions in work area; able to use safety equipment necessary to perform job in safe manner

Capable of performing operational rounds and required duties of the Auxiliary Operator position

Demonstrate ability and willingness to identify system components and how those components operate and interact

Receives deliveries as required

Works mandatory overtime as required

Note: The job can be physically demanding involving movement of heavy equipment and carrying materials up and down stairs. Candidates should be able to lift and maneuver a 50-lbs. load.

Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

1-2 years experience in central utility power plants including boilers, turbines, dryers, compressed air, utility distribution systems including steam, hot and cold water, and distributed control system

Working knowledge of the principles of combustion, boiler firing practices, steam turbines, water treatment.

Working skill in the operation of boilers, burners, valves, pumps, fans, water treatment systems, and all auxiliary equipment related to steam and electrical production.

Ability to perform minor maintenance of the above listed equipment and safety related tasks such as locking, unlocking, and testing for maintenance activities.

Demonstrated ability to monitor and operate the plant auxiliary equipment in general and inside/outside located equipment in particular.

Must be able to work rotating shift assignment to support plant operations as assigned

Ability to tolerate temperature extremes, confined spaces, tolerate heights, climb ladders, lift heavy equipment/materials and carry materials up and down stairs with the capacity of lifting 50 pounds

Able to wear PPE, accurately read and interpret gauges, and capable to hear and understand audible alarms.

Able to communicate well with others.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.