Lead Utility Operator- WtE (ST. Petersburg, FL)

Ash And APC Operator Supervisor

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Summary: Responsible for directing and supervising the ash and APC operators to ensure the facility is operated and maintained in a clean, safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises labor support in all areas within the facility including, but not limited to housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance.
• Coordinates and plans work schedules of ash and APC equipment operators. Provides direction to both and assigns work.
• Manages the operation of the ash house to ensure the flow of ash allows all desired operation of the boilers.
• Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Works closely with the Operations and Maintenance Managers and the H&S Director to meet the facility's safety and operational goals.
• Assigns day-to-day tasks to ash equipment operators, monitors work and reports unusual circumstances to facility manager.
• Ensures the proper disposal of ash, mud, gravel, garbage and other materials.
• Prepares facility for group visits.
• Coordinates the activities of designated vendors/contractors when on-site.
• Serves as the Facility Manager's representative during periods when Upper Management is not on site.
• Maintains and enforces Company policies and procedures, environmental compliance, safety and health.
• Creates work requests through Tabware.
• Makes frequent rounds of the facility to ensure proper operation of equipment, materials storage and handling, facility security, cleanliness, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Corrects safety and environmental hazards and makes certain that all equipment operators have and use proper personal protective and other safety equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complete the Corporate and Facility Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
• Follows standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards. Reads, understands, and implements lockout/tagout, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.
• Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Bachelors or Associates Degree, or equivalent in a technical degree program is desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of the trash fired, mass burn, steam powered generating facility.
• Understanding of all facility auxiliary systems and equipment operation.
• Understands facility hazards, company safety procedures and is proficient in the use of safety equipment, including fire protection equipment.
• One to three years related experience applying technical skills sufficient to perform such routine tasks as handling efficiently hand tools, power tools, and operating motorized equipment.
• Two years of experience directing and guiding 4 or more employees in a power facility, manufacturing, warehousing or other similar facilities.
• Mechanical skills sufficient to perform such routine tasks as opening vessel and equipment access doors, placing and removing furnace access equipment, overhead protection and staging, operating power tools, and performing minor mechanical repairs to facility equipment or structures

Computer Skills:

• Word processing.
• Spreadsheets.
• CMMS.

Competencies:

• Initiative to work independently.
• Delegating tasks and ensuring follow through.
• Foster and work within an environment of teamwork and cooperation
• Manage stressful situations professionally.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Contribute to a positive team spirit and enhance facility morale.
• Accept both positive and negative constructive 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 at all times and require the same from staff.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

FCC Environmental Services, LLC operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best waste management professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

FCC Environmental Services, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.