Operations Manager

WIN Waste Innovations•Bridgeport, CT

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking an Operations Manager to manage activities related to the operations and development of a facility. Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for the safe, proper, and efficient operation and maintenance of the facility in accordance with company policies and standards. The position coordinates maintenance work, plans and conducts major outages, and implements preventive maintenance and lubrication programs. The role also helps maintain a positive work environment through effective communication and professional interactions with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management. The work environment may be noisy and may involve moving throughout plant areas, including catwalks, deck grating, uneven surfaces, heights, confined spaces, and pressure vessels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The role requires the use of personal protective equipment as conditions require.

Requirements

At least three years of previous experience in a comparable administrative support or business support role.
Six years of experience in an incineration plant environment, including a minimum of five years in a supervisory role.
For Massachusetts facilities, a 2nd Class Engineers license is required.
For Massachusetts facilities, must be able to demonstrate the skills, experience, and knowledge to sit for a 1st Class Engineers license.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting 50 pounds, climbing and walking at heights often greater than four feet, accessing confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12-by-16-inch manways, and operating specified firefighting equipment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment as conditions require.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate maintenance activities, including installing, inspecting, testing, repairing, adjusting, and calibrating plant equipment and instrumentation.
Plan and conduct major outages.
Implement and direct an effective preventive maintenance program and lubrication plans.
Maintain a positive work environment through conduct and communication that supports effective relationships with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
Support the safe, proper, and efficient operation and maintenance of the facility under the direction of the Plant Manager.