Ops Lead ES-1

Republic ServicesTampa, FL
Onsite

About The Position

The Ops Lead designates duties and provides direction for a work shift, project or crew for waste handling activities – including the sampling, analysis processing, documentation and disposition – which are received at or shipped from the facility. The Operations Lead ensures plant and personnel safety by enforcing safety procedures and providing training as required by plant management.

Requirements

  • 2 or more years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of personnel management, operations, equipment, waste processing and recycling techniques.
  • Knowledge of receiving, purchasing, work orders, special licenses, and DOT training.
  • Demonstrates, accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
  • Must be able to prioritize, stay focused and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.
  • A valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.
  • A special license – such as CDL – or certificate may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

  • Assists supervisors in coordinating the activities of operations personnel.
  • Oversees inventory compliance and the maintenance of supplies.
  • Coordinates with vendors, transporters, and treatment facilities.
  • Provides for housekeeping of all waste handling/processing areas of the plant and ensures the proper storage and handling of process chemicals.
  • Directs off-loading operations for receipt of materials into the facility's storage and waste processing systems.
  • Ensures the safe, effective treatment of wastes by providing: collection and analysis of waste samples from inbound trucks, and the treatment simulation of truck samples.
  • Makes decisions consistent with waste profile data and facility operating permits.
  • Determines batch clearance approvals for filtering of effluent.
  • Collects post-treatment samples wastes to determine suitability for ultimate disposition of bulk quantities of treated waste.
  • Notifies appropriate facility personnel of any maintenance requirements for plant and transportation equipment.
  • Reviews and signs RCRA manifests.
  • Ensures that all personnel abide by all safety rules and procedures.
  • Trains facility personnel relating to processing procedures.
  • Escalates individual performance feedback, positive and negative, to the direct leader in a timely manner.
  • May substitute for workers during worker absence or to relieve bottlenecks in work congested areas.
  • Participates directly in emergency response operations relating to activities conducted at the facility's site and transportation activities, both on and off-site, which involve the facility's equipment and personnel.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Short- and long-term disability.
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee discount programs.
  • Retirement plan with a generous company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
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