Energy Recovery Unit Specialist

Smart4 Sciences; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k + retirement savings

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Smart4 Sciences in Columbus, OH is seeking an Energy Recovery Unit Specialist to oversee the ERU kiln operations, guide shift personnel, and ensure safety and efficiency across material handling, incineration, and steam generation. This on-site role reports to the Manager Energy Recovery Unit and operates on a rotational 12-hour shift, with weekends required.

The position includes competitive benefits and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Boiler operator's license from the State of Ohio (or ability to obtain).
• 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience in plant maintenance, production, or related fields.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide shift personnel in safe and efficient ERU kiln operations and related systems.
• Oversee material handling, inventory control, incineration, and steam generation processes.
• Implement ERU policies, resolve conflicts, and provide leadership to the shift team.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As the Energy Recovery Unit Specialist, you will oversee and guide shift personnel in the operation of the ERU kiln and associated systems. This role is critical in ensuring the safety of all team members and maintaining efficient material handling, inventory control, incineration, and steam generation processes. Additionally, you will be a technical resource for the team, resolve conflicts, and ensure adherence to ERU policies.

You will be onsite at the Columbus, OH plant and will report to the Manager Energy Recovery Unit. The client offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

This will be a rotational 12-hour shift schedule. Weekends will be required to work.

Responsibilities:

• Manage shift personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations of the ERU kiln and related systems.
• Oversee material handling, inventory control, incineration, and steam generation processes.
• Implement ERU policies, resolve conflicts, and provide leadership to the shift team.
• Be the technical resource to support ERU personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Boiler operator's license from the State of Ohio (or ability to obtain).
• 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience in plant maintenance, production, or related fields.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.