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

About the role

We're dedicated to fostering a workplace where passion and customer focus drive success. This role involves overseeing and managing the ash and APC operators to ensure the facility operates safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise labor support in various areas including housekeeping, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Coordinate and plan work schedules for ash and APC equipment operators.
• Assign tasks and provide direction to operators.
• Manage the ash house operations to facilitate boiler functionality.
• Operate and maintain industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance Managers and the H&S Director to achieve safety and operational goals.
• Assign daily tasks to ash equipment operators, monitor work, and report unusual circumstances to the facility manager.
• Ensure proper disposal of ash, mud, gravel, garbage, and other materials.
• Prepare the facility for group visits and coordinate vendor/contractor activities.
• Serve as the Facility Manager's representative during Upper Management absences.
• Maintain and enforce company policies, environmental compliance, safety, and health standards.
• Create work requests through Tabware.
• Maintain frequent rounds of the facility to ensure proper operation of equipment, materials, security, cleanliness, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Correct safety and environmental hazards and ensure proper use of personal protective and safety equipment.
• Complete corporate and facility training programs within prescribed timelines.
• Follow standard safety procedures, troubleshoot equipment, and assist in diagnosing problem areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a technical field is desirable.
• Understanding of trash-fired, mass-burn, steam-powered generating facilities and auxiliary systems.
• One to three years of related experience applying technical skills.
• Two years of experience directing and guiding four or more employees in power facilities, manufacturing, warehousing, or similar environments.
• Mechanical skills to perform tasks like opening vessel and equipment access doors, placing and removing furnace access equipment, operating power tools, and performing minor repairs.
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and CMMS.

Qualifications

• Initiative to work independently.
• Ability to delegate tasks and ensure follow-through.
• Teamwork and cooperation within a professional environment.
• Professional management of stressful situations.
• Positive attitude and contribution to team spirit and facility morale.
• Respect and sensitivity towards cultural and work style differences.
• Acceptance of feedback and adjustment of performance based on feedback.
• Ethical behavior and integrity in all aspects of the job.

Skills

• Technical skills in handling and operating machinery.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment use.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement lockout/tagout procedures.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental, vision).
• Retail retirement plan (401k, IRA).
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, AD&D).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, public holidays).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is not detailed in the job posting.