Plant Relief Lead Operator

Description

• Responsible for operation of chiller and boiler systems.
• On a relief basis and as directed by the Lead Engineer or Production Manager, directs and instructs all other on-shift personnel in any way that will assist him/her in fulfilling responsibility of safely, reliably, and efficiently operating the plant in compliance with all laws and regulations, company policies and procedures and other directives, and in conformance with all customer contracts which govern the operation of the facility.
• Perform lubrication where required and on schedule specified by the Facility Lubrication Program.
• Perform the duties of a Lead Engineer or Shift Engineer when assigned to that position.
• Perform housekeeping as specified in the facility Housekeeping Plan or assigned by Lead Engineer.
• Executes an assigned collateral duty associated with one of the subordinate processes affiliated with plant operation such as operating procedure development, chemical management, safety system management, or others.
• Maintains oversight of water treatment activities.
• Perform maintenance and repair of any and all equipment and facilities as directed and perform minor maintenance walkthroughs for the purpose of repairing minor maintenance items.Document items found but not repaired on a Work Order.
• Coordinates and communicates with construction, maintenance, project, and distribution system personnel as necessary for system and plant evolutions and work.

Requirements

The employee is frequently required to climb ramps/stairs; climb ladders/ropes/scaffolding; crawling; crouching; gross manipulation of seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand; foot/leg control to use of one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment; keyboarding: kneeling, lifting and carrying a max of 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching at/below shoulder level; reaching overhead, sitting, sanding/walking; and stooping.

The employee is occasionally required to go into a confined space with limited entry or exit.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to communicate verbally, have far visual acuity of 20 feet or more; fine manipulation for picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation; the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds; near vision acuity with clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less; and peripheral vision of observing an area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

EOE, including disability/vets

• Capable of working rotating shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to direct others and to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Physically able to climb over and around equipment, to lift materials up to 50 pounds, and to work with standard tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work with standard tools and equipment.
• Substantial experience in the operation and repair of gas and oil‑fired boilers, steam turbines, electric drives, pumps, and related equipment.
• NASOE (National Association of Stationary Operating Engineers) High Pressure Steam Engineer First Class, or ASOPE (American Society of Power Engineers) Power Plant Operating Engineer - First Class license, or City of Milwaukee First Class License, (or equivalent experience).

Benefits

The hourly range for this position is $42.00 to $50.00.

Required Personal Protective Equipment is also provided.

This range reflects the base salary for this position.We have other benefits associated with this position which include: medical, dental, vision, Long-term and Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, 401k with employer match, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Lifestyle Spending Account, Shift Differential, PTO where we recognize an equivalency program up to 15 years, and 11 paid holidays including our favorite holiday: your birthday!

Our team works on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, which provides more days off, reduces commuting, and helps maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance