Power Plant Operator jobs in Lawrence, MA

JOB SUMMARY
Inspect, maintain, and control process equipment and perform mechanical maintenance throughout the plant. Adhere to all applicable regulations to provide, safe, reliable, and cost effective operation of the plant to meet processing, permit, and other applicable requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
1. Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the workplace and display proper judgment in responding to them
2. Ability to operate powered equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner while on ground surface as well as at heights
3. Able to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on call duty and emergency call-ins
4. Communication skills – verbal and written
5. Ability to operate a computer
6. Ability to enter confined spaces for inspections as well as perform corrective actions as needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES
1. Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent (GED)
2. 2 – 4 years’ experience as an operator in wastewater, steam, or other process plant operations, or equivalent

**Massachusetts Grade 2 Municipal Wastewater License required**

3. Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Fingering, Stooping, Crouching, Grasping, and Lifting up to 100lbs
2. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and out
3. The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
4. The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids.
5. The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body.
6. The workers frequently is in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

Education

• High School or better

Skills

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Ability to operate fire protection equipment
• Ability to perform basic math
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Knowledge of occupational hazards
• Knowledge of plant fire protection apparatus
• Ability to read/comprehend written material
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work varying shifts/OT/On Call