Systems Operator I - Waste Management Facility
Systems Operator I - Waste Management Facility
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Job Description
Assists with guiding refuse through the combustion process. Assists in operating all systems to ensure compliance with USEPA MPCA USDA and the city of Rochester regulations. Assists in adjusting refuse feed rates for optimal combustion efficiency operating and monitoring the control panel to ensure the waste combustor wet scrubber WESP wastewater treatment system Urea and caustic systems are functioning within their designed specifications and set-points. Monitors the data acquisition system and assists with adjustments to comply with the operating permit. Notifies SR Systems Operator of potential failures and provides technical and mechanical assistance for repairs and modifications of facility systems. Assists in emergencies repairs and power outages. Operates front end loader to stage refuse for the receiving conveyors and to clear the unloading area for the refuse trucks. Operates articulating material handlers to keep refuse pits flowing to the conveyance system. Assists with ongoing checks on all systems using the computer operating system. Assists in operating the high pressure boiler to provide steam to the smoke eater and infectious waste sterilizers. Assists with preventative maintenance and tasks as assigned. Assists with improvement projects for all systems and material handling equipment. Assists with record keeping on ash roll-offs refuse deliveries circular charts customer regulated medical waste deliveries regulated waste deliveries and daily log book. Operates fork-lift to dump ash and unload deliveries. Assists with loading and monitors the pathological waste combustor. Attends on and off-site training for new equipment MPCA certification electrical safety and permit changes. Sanitizes waste carts ensuring at least one load of sanitized carts is ready to return to the Clinic campus at all times. Performs miscellaneous housekeeping in and around the work area. Requires the ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed including some weekends.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a 2-year facility or industrial maintenance degree or equivalency of 3-years of experience.
Requires general computer operating ability. Must be able to safely and comfortably handle regulated medical waste. Experience operating powered and un-powered hand tools. Operate a forklift bobcat front-end loader articulating arm floor scrubber and floor sweeper.
Minnesota 2nd Class B Engineer License or achieve within 1 1/2 years of hire. Minnesota Waste Combustor Operator Certificate or achieve within 1 1/2 years of hire. BLS certification or achieve within 6 months of hire.
Employment Type
Full-Time
