About the role
Introduction
This is technical work monitoring and operating plant equipment at the Waste to Energy (WTE) plant. Bargaining unit position.
Job Introduction
This is technical work monitoring and operating plant
equipment at the Waste to Energy (WTE) plant. Bargaining unit position.
Nature Of Work
An employee in this class performs technical work in the
operation and monitoring of designated waste to energy plant equipment to
maintain safe, efficient and continuous plant operations. Under general supervision and guidance, the
employee performs duties and assigned tasks in conformance with established
procedures requiring the exercise of some initiative and independent judgment. Employee
maintains regular contact with both inside and outside sources to supply or
obtain factual information. Duties will typically require climbing ladders,
stairs and catwalks, operating fire extinguishing equipment, exposure to large
machinery and confined space entry. Shift
work will be required including nights, weekends, and holidays. Tasks require
the ability to work in a team environment. Work is reviewed by observation and
results attained.
Examples of Duties
Maintains safe and
efficient operation of the lime slakers, ash handling system, and other plant
equipment.
Makes rounds and inspects
designated plant equipment; records operational data on log sheets or handheld
device.
Assists the
Assistant Plant Operator in the daily operation and maintenance of the plant
from the field.
Completes water
testing and treatment; test and treats boiler, cooking and other plant water
systems; operates demineralization system and maintains efficient
demineralization system.
Secures and
conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area; counts,
weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily
production sheet; stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands
bundles.
Operates forklifts
and other mobile equipment as necessary.
Follows
standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and
reports them to the Shift Supervisor immediately; reads, understands and
applies information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job
hazard analysis, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Performs related
work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of: operation, maintenance and control of steam generating power plants; basic
safety practices; basic mechanical practices; math skills sufficient to
complete required job functions.
Ability to: perform such routine tasks as opening vessel and equipment access doors,
placing and removing furnace access equipment, placing overhead protection and
staging, operating power tools, and performing minor mechanical repairs to
plant equipment or structures; anticipate and identify potential and recurring
problems, and to take corrective actions; troubleshoot equipment and assist in
diagnosing problem areas; establish and maintain productive working
relationships with internal and external contacts; perform tasks such as
replace shear pins, valve repacking and equipment inspections.
Skill in: operation of power plant auxiliary equipment, such as air compressors and
dryers, hydraulic power units, forced draft fans, pumps, spray dryer and
absorbers, and lime slakers.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an
accredited high school or equivalent with one (1) year of experience as an
Assistant Utility Operator or equivalent position in the operation of a solid
waste combustion facility or in occupations concerned with the design,
start-up, operation, or maintenance of engines, boilers, turbines, and air
compressors which supply power or steam to an industrial, maritime, or
commercial process or facility.
Current employees
with one (1) year of experience as WTE Utility Operator I or WTE Crane Operator
who have completed the internal training program for their position may apply
for consideration.
Licenses or Certifications
Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.
Must successfully complete the Utility Operator training
program.
Comments
Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.