Lead Plant Operator - Night Shift

WIN Waste Innovations•New Lexington, OH

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Lead Hydrogen Sulfide Plant Operator to operate and maintain the Hydrogen Sulfide Treatment Plant in compliance with applicable local, county, state, and federal regulations. The role leads and coordinates daily operator activities, supports training and performance observations, and works closely with landfill operations, maintenance, and other staff to ensure the success of both the plant and landfill. The operator collects samples, records and evaluates control-system data, maintains historical plant databases, and uses Tabware (CMMS) to generate and complete work orders. The role ensures preventive maintenance and inspections are completed on schedule, performs repairs and preventive maintenance on the flare, treatment plant, CEMS, and associated control systems, and responds to system malfunctions. The position participates in a rotating on-call schedule and requires availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays, including night shift.

Requirements

Three years of landfill experience or a technical skills certificate.
Three to five years of previous supervisory experience.
Experience with mechanical work and electrical diagnostics.
Experience or demonstrated strong aptitude in analytical problem-solving.
Experience using field-testing equipment, meters, and sampling equipment.
Experience using hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools.
Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, schematics, and drawings.
Experience with PLC, SCADA, and other controls.
Air compressor maintenance experience and knowledge of refrigerated dryers.
Experience working on blowers, electric motors, and pneumatic and electric pumps.
Experience with data entry through MS Excel.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays, including night shift.
Ability to handle tools and equipment and perform fine motor tasks.
Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb and walk at heights often greater than four feet; and ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders, including for emergency egress.
Ability to lift moderate to heavy materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to move throughout plant areas, including catwalks, deck grating, wet and muddy areas, and uneven surfaces.
Ability to operate equipment such as industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid-steer-type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Low-voltage electrical troubleshooting.
Knowledge of or experience with emissions controls and analyzer operation.
Safety-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily activities of Hydrogen Plant Operators.
Train operators on proper operating procedures and conduct routine observations of operators.
Complete incident reports, including investigations and root cause analyses.
Collect samples and record data on control-system operations as required.
Record and evaluate data and make informed decisions affecting day-to-day control-system operations.
Maintain historical databases for plant readings.
Use Tabware (CMMS) to generate and complete work orders.
Ensure preventive maintenance activities and inspections are completed on schedule.
Repair and perform preventive maintenance on the flare, treatment plant, continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS), and associated control systems according to manufacturer specifications.
Respond to system malfunctions and participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
Work closely with landfill operations and maintenance staff and other personnel to support the plant and landfill.
Perform additional duties as assigned.