Decommission Technician

About the role

The Decommission Technician is responsible for disassembling decommissioned power distribution equipment, salvaging reusable components, and ensuring proper handling and disposal of oils, solvents, and other materials. This role supports safe, efficient material flow through the decommissioning process while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble decommissioned power distribution units.
• Salvage metals and reusable components from decommissioned equipment.
• Properly handle and dispose of oils, solvents, and other liquid compounds in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Move units along roller conveyor tracks from in-process areas to the decommissioning building.
• Use hand and pneumatic tools to complete assigned tasks.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment as required.
• Maintain responsibility for tools and equipment in the assigned work area.
• Keep the workstation safe, clean, and orderly at all times.
• Work closely with other associates in a team-oriented environment.
• Meet productivity expectations while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Work overtime or call-in hours as required.
• Package or bale materials for shipment.
• Load trailers for shipment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in construction or manufacturing environments is not required but will be considered.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with industrial equipment.
• Ability to use hand and pneumatic tools.
• Understanding of basic shop and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Self-directed with the ability to complete tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
• Honest, trustworthy, reliable, and hardworking.
• Physical ability to perform heavy work, exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50lbs force frequently.
• Comfortable working in extreme heat and cold.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Safety awareness.
• Physical strength.

Benefits

• Business Formation Benefits: Medical insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline.
• 2nd Chance Hiring: Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered.
• Supplemental Insurance: Telemedicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage, and legal services.
• Paid Weekly: All hourly team members are paid weekly.
• Vacation and sick pay annually.

Pay

$20.00/Hourly

Schedule

Mon - Fri; 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Company

Emerald Transformer is the premier solution for electrical equipment. We provide a wide range of transformer services including remanufactured transformer stock, repairs, decommission, field technical services, parts, PCB disposal and recycling. Our national network of factories and service centers are strategically located to serve our broad and diverse customer base. Emerald is committed to extending the life cycle of our customers' equipment and protecting their capital investment.

Who We Are

We partner with our customers to exceed their expectations by delivering valuable solutions. Emerald strives to have the lowest repair failure rate in the industry. We ensure the proper handling of any type of hazardous material in compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations.

Why Work at Emerald?

• Committed to quality, dependability, and environmental consciousness.
• Employee benefits such as medical insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline.
• 2nd Chance Hiring: Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered.
• Supplemental insurance options including telemedicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage, and legal services.
• Paid weekly for hourly team members.
• Vacation and sick pay annually.
• Equal opportunity employer.