Position : Operations TechnicianRequisition ID: : 24-436WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,100 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper and metals from the waste stream.WIN Waste Innovations is currently seeking an Operations Technician (OT) to perform routine operations support, assistance, and coordination. The OT performs routine inspection, maintenance on auxiliary equipment, serves as the administrator of specific plant programs and assists in monitoring and instituting programs and procedures to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the facility.Essential Functions:
Performs routine equipment inspection and upkeep of system not directly related to plant operations; extinguishers, lights, storage areas, etc. to free up operator time to perform training on systems and other job duties
Completes compliance work orders where possible and ensures major safety/environmental work orders are being planned and scheduled properly
Administrates TK Pro Lockout Tagout program and updates all Job Hazard Analyses and Energy Control Procedures with plant teams
Supports onboarding and mentoring assistance for new employees; prints/distributes training materials for plant use
Supports Safety Incentive Program and performs points tracking
Performs as a point of contact on employee safety concerns and reports all safety concerns to Plant Manager and Safety Manager
Assists in Incident/Near Miss Investigations
Ensures plant labeling and signage is current
Conducts Safe Job Evaluations/Observations
Performs routine program audits on Operating Standards, Lockout Tagout, Confined Space, Hot Work and Permit Tape Programs
Assists in enforcement of policies and procedures to assure a safe workplace for all employees, contractors, and visitors
Provides outage support, assistance, and coordination, including:
Assists with the facilitation of the Lockout Tagout permits as needed
Performs confined space entry air monitoring as needed
Conducts initial Contractor On-Site Pre-Job Safety Briefings
Evaluates contractor performance and provides feedback to plant management
Evaluates employee performance and provides feedback to plant management
Performs outage scaffold inspections as needed
Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Arts/Science in Safety or Engineering, or experience in a technical position
Computer Skills/Proficiencies:
Word processing and spreadsheet software
Competencies:
Initiative to work independently
Delegating tasks and ensure follow through
Foster and work within an environment of teamwork and cooperation
Train and share expertise with others
Maintain a positive attitude and keep emotions under control
Contribute to a positive team spirit and enhance plant morale
Accept both positive and negative feedback from others and adjust performance based on such feedback
Demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural/work style and learning style differences
Treat people with respect
Communicate change and progress in the organization in a favorable light
Work ethically and with integrity
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicate clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face
Work Environment:Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Noise in work environment
Physical Demand:
Stand
Sit for prolonged periods of time
Walk
Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
Reach with hands and arms
Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl
Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
Lift 50 lbs.
Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, corrected or otherwise
Operate a 1.5-inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire
Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
PPE Required:Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:
Negative pressure respirator
Positive pressure respirator
Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)
Hardhat
Approved safety shoes
Eye protection
Rubber suit and gloves
Chemical resistant suit
Heat resistant outerwear
Flame resistant outerwear
Approved hearing protection
Gloves
Safety harness
At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
