Lead Plant Operator – Night Shift

WIN Waste Innovations; New Lexington (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401K Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Lead Hydrogen Sulfide Plant Operator to oversee the Hydrogen Sulfide Treatment Plant, ensuring safe operation and regulatory compliance. You will lead operators, train staff, collect samples, and maintain control systems data and records.

Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, conducting investigations, and coordinating preventive maintenance on plant equipment, with on-call rotation and close collaboration with landfill teams.

Qualifications

• 3 years landfill experience or technical skills certificate.
• 3–5 years of previous supervisor experience.
• Experience in mechanical work and electrical diagnostics.
• Experience with field testing equipment, meters and sampling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, schematics and drawings.
• PLC, SCADA and other controls experience.
• Air compressor maintenance and refrigerated dryer knowledge.
• Experience with data entry through MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of Hydrogen Plant Operators.
• Train operators on proper operating procedures.
• Conduct routine observations on operators.
• Complete incident reporting including investigations and root cause analyses.
• Collect samples and record data on control systems operation.
• Record and evaluate data and make informed day-to-day decisions.
• Maintain historical databases for all plant readings.
• Use Tabware (CMMS) for work orders.
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities and inspections are on schedule.
• Perform repairs on flare, treatment plant, CEMS and other controls per specs.
• Respond to system malfunctions on a rotating on-call schedule.
• Collaborate with landfill operations and maintenance staff.

Skills

Landfill experience

Supervisor experience

Mechanical work

Electrical diagnostics

Analytical problem solving

Reading manuals/schematics

PLC/SCADA

MS Excel data entry

Education

Technical Skills Certificate

Tools

Field testing equipment

Meters

Sampling equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Air compressors

Refrigerated dryers

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations facility is currently seeking a Lead Hydrogen Sulfide Plant Operator to operate and maintain the Hydrogen Sulfide Treatment Plant as required by Local, County, State and Federal regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of Hydrogen Plant Operators.
• Train operators on proper operating procedures.
• Conduct routine observations on operators.
• Complete incident reporting including investigations and root cause analyses.
• Collect samples and record data on the operation of the control systems as required.
• Record and evaluate data and make informed decisions affecting the day-to-day operations of the control systems.
• Maintain historical databases for all readings collected at the plant.
• Utilize Tabware (CMMS) for work order generation and completion.
• Ensure all preventive maintenance activities and inspections are done on schedule.
• Conduct repairs and perform preventive maintenance on flare, treatment plant, continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS), and other associated controls systems per manufacture specifications.
• Respond to system malfunctions and operate on a rotating on call schedule.
• Work closely with landfill operations and maintenance staff and other staff to ensure the success of both the plant, and the landfill

Requirements

• 3 years landfill experience or technical skills certificate
• Has 3 to 5 years of previous supervisor experience
• Has experience in mechanical work and electrical diagnostics
• Has experience or has demonstrated a high degree of aptitude in analytical problem solving
• Has experience using field testing equipment, meters and various sampling equipment
• Has experience in the use of hand tools, power tools and pneumatic toolsHas the ability to read and interpret operating manuals, schematics, and drawings
• PLC, SCADA, and other controls experience
• Air compressor maintenance experience refrigerated dryer knowledge
• Has experience working on blowers and electric motors, pneumatic and electric pumps
• Has experience with data entry through MS Excel.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays to include Night Shift

Preferred Skills

• Low voltage electrical troubleshooting
• Emissions controls, analyzer operation knowledge/experience
• Safety orientated

Physical Demands Include But Is Not Limited To

• Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
• Lift moderate to heavy material 50 lbs. Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, wet and muddy areas, and uneven surfaces
• Operate other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Perform additional duties as assigned

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,100 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today’s needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.

At WIN Waste Innovations each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.