Steam Plant Operator - Tamworth, NH

About the position

The Steam Plant Operator at NE Renewable Power in Tamworth, NH is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the biomass power plant. This role involves monitoring plant performance, conducting mechanical and electrical maintenance, and ensuring safe and efficient power generation. The operator will work independently and lead acceptance tests on equipment while providing guidance to less experienced personnel.

Responsibilities

• Start-up, operate, shutdown and secure equipment under normal and emergency conditions, in the field.
• Troubleshoot and perform artisan level mechanical skills such as pipefitting, boiler repair, pump, motor and coupling alignment.
• Inspect all facility machinery thoroughly for malfunctions and/or potential failures.
• Maintain all logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility and report any irregularities.
• Assist in the performance of facility water chemistry tests and control treatment chemicals within recommended limits.
• Repair and calibrate equipment as required.
• Identify hazardous and/or unsafe conditions or work practices, notify supervisor and take action to correct as required.
• Control, monitor and evaluate plant production equipment and output including efficiency and related variables.
• Monitor readings from controls (temperature, pressure, flow, etc.) for long term variances from normal trends and respond to the variances.
• Perform routine and complex maintenance work as assigned.
• Develop operating and maintenance procedures to ensure consistent and safe operation.
• Conduct or assist in scheduled and forced outage maintenance work.
• Supervise, coordinate or assist contractors performing work at the facility.
• Comply with all Facility Environmental, Health and Safety policies and programs.
• Maintain logs and/or records of problems, repairs, and downtime as required.
• Participate in committees and task forces as required for plant operations and improvements.
• Assist in the implementation and upkeep of the overall preventative maintenance and spare parts inventory tracking system.

Requirements

• Must possess basic math skills and good verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and cooperate with team members.
• Knowledge of hazards involved and safety precautions in power plant operations.
• Ability to respond to audio alarms and variations of sound.
• Basic data entry and computer skills.
• Physical ability to work on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing, and routinely lifting 50 pounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in power plant operations or maintenance.
• Familiarity with environmental standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical benefits and retirement contributions start on your first day.
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee's contribution.
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic 2.6% contribution from Sprague.
• Paid Volunteer Time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs.
• Wellness Program.