Facility Operator Program- Auxiliary Operator

Reworld Waste • Okahumpka, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to be empowered to create your career path? Bring your desire for learning and operational mindset to Entry level Facility Operator Program (FOP). The program consists of 12 to 16 weeks of and online classroom and on the job training with Reworld, a leading sustainable materials management company. Upon completing program requirements, participants are prepared to step into an Auxiliary Operator position at the assigned Waste to Energy Facility – Lake, FL. There may be additional opportunities to relocate to other locations within the South region pending role openings. We invite you to apply and discuss your career roadmap with us! Summary The Facility Operator program (FOP) Learning will be varied based on in-person classroom instruction, computer based training, and hands-on training while under the supervision of a dedicated field trainer and/or shift supervisor. You will gain foundational knowledge and skills on Waste to Energy processes, system layouts, component descriptions, system cross-functionality, and required theoretical knowledge. You will continue to build your skills and experience as you graduate into your permanent Auxiliary Operator (AO) role. After successfully completing the first segment of in-classroom training, you will be assigned to a qualified control room operator, shift supervisor, or trainer, to allow you to perform on the job training ( i.e. watch station tasks) and obtain hands-on experience in the field with operation and inspection of various power plant systems including boilers and associated equipment for a waste processing and generation facility operating 24-hours per day, 7-days per week to improve plant preservation. What your post FOP graduation journey will look like: In your first three to four months at Reworld, you will be hands-on, supporting minimum plant operations and maintenance functions, testing and inspection requirements and adherence to required safety standards. This will include routine daily rounds and logs as part of the operator’s standard work. Throughout your next six months at Reworld, you will actively participate in annual/semiannual critical asset operations and maintenance programs during which National Code and Company Technical Standard functional testing is conducted. Through these important evolutions, you will participate in controlled shutdown and startups of critical assets applying your technical training. You will also learn lean tools and methods of effective problem-solving (PSR) and participate in daily leadership to escalate concerns. By the end of your first year at Reworld, you will contribute, develop, and support operational improvement using continuous improvement methods, lean principles, and problem-solving tools to improve safety, quality, cost, or process efficiency. Depending on advancements in your structured progressive training program, you will be afforded opportunities to step up into advanced roles including assistant control room operator.

Requirements

• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Operate power hand tools and other specialized equipment.
• Ability to work at heights and trained in proper fall prevention & protection equipment.
• Ability to work with a full-faced respirator during extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to work in confined space areas of the facility.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
• Consistently work in various weather conditions
• Qualifications, Education, Training and Skills:
• High School Diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with high pressure boilers, electric generating equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help build a safer, more sustainable world by learning and implementing our revolutionary technology and expertise to recover, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of tomorrow.
• Assist in the operation of a clean and safe work environment and observe good safety habits.
• Provide your unique viewpoints and experiences to drive innovation which happens when diverse perspectives find their voices through open dialogue in a supportive environment.
• Assist with identifying and correcting abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations.
• Partner with passion. Collaborate with empathy and care when partnering with team members.
• Leverage your communication expertise while escalating blockers, simplifying operational efficiency, making recommendations to stakeholders, and more.
• Supporting the Shift Supervisor and Control Room Operator by accurately reporting equipment malfunctions or trends which may indicate possible equipment danger.
• Contribute to the Safety of the Operation and Team.
• Identify critical trends that may indicate possible equipment danger and support leaders by accurately reporting equipment malfunctions.
• Follow all safety rules
• Adhere to all OSHA and HazMat Procedures with respect to the storage and handling of materials in the area.

Benefits

• A strong safety culture with focus on life critical safety.
• A DEI Culture respecting cultural norms and differences of our team members.
• Paid Time Off + ten paid holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• 401(k) with competitive company match.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement, certifications, mentorship, and continued. operations development.
• Health, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Life, and AD&D Insurance.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Savings Account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees