Senior, Plant Maintenance Technician (Black Seal)

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)Woodbridge Township, NJ
Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of facility leadership, the Maintenance Technician performs all maintenance functions, including preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on all buildings, grounds, plant machinery, and equipment. This is a union-represented position with a pay rate of $35.00 per hour plus a $1.00 night shift differential, paid weekly. The shift is Monday-Friday, 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM, with occasional Saturday work for downtime or projects. WM offers a stable work environment, commitment to growth through an annual education assistance benefit, and investment in employees with medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K with match, discounted stock options, and dependent day care.

Requirements

  • 4 years of related experience and/or training, demonstrating the ability to identify repairs that are needed and to ensure scheduled production run is met.
  • Use of forklifts, aerial-lifts, and various rigging equipment in the performance of maintenance activities.
  • Must have experience with the performance of LOTO out and permit confined space programs related to maintenance activities.
  • Black Seal Boiler License.

Nice To Haves

  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
  • Welding or Electrical certification or license.
  • Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) certification.
  • Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

  • Performs all duties and tasks in accordance with manufacturer and WMHS procedures and with strict adherence to relative safety programs and standards including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, etc.
  • Performs diagnostic evaluation on equipment and makes repairs when needed and is willing to be on-call and respond to urgent repairs. Ensures that repairs are performed properly in the shortest amount of time possible to maintain the highest level of operational readiness.
  • Performs routine, preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance on a variety of machinery within the plant including but not limited to: Autoclave process equipment/systems maintenance, including controls, Process Logic Controllers (PLC), combustion air blowers, pressure controls and conveyance systems; Air pollution control devices, air cooled condensers, spray condensers, recirculating systems, and carbon beds; Various Pumps and related components; Hydraulic systems including hoses, valves, and cylinders; pH control and chemical injection; Fire tube boiler and ancillary equipment, steam delivery systems, water softeners and other water treatment equipment, air handling equipment, commercial washers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and conveyor systems; Electrical generator systems; General air pneumatics, including air compressor, regulators, solenoid valves, 2-way and 3-way valve, tubing installation, pneumatic pumps, and related systems; General plumbing including but not limited to hard piping, CPVC/PVC, copper, black pipe.
  • Performs light electrical maintenance on all plant equipment to include 480V/ 240V/ 120V/ 24V powers systems. PLC, robotics troubleshooting and 4 to 20 milliamp control loop systems.
  • Light to heavy fabrication, demonstrating proficient welding (arc/mig/tig); acetylene torch; plasma cutting; grinding cuttings skills.
  • Assists Facility/Maintenance Manager by performing general work or other assignments necessary to ensure a safe, clean, healthy, and efficient facility and vigorously support WMHS's commitment to Safety.
  • Document results through completed work orders or in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) based on schedule and priority or as required.
  • Performs other related duties as required or requested.
  • Stays current on all required safety training.
  • Shares time to be on-call and ready to complete emergency or urgent repairs outside of normally scheduled shift.
  • Ensure a safe, clean, healthy, and efficient facility and vigorously support WMHS's commitment to Safety.
  • Orders parts/supplies using computer-based procurement system.
  • Responsible for inventory management of parts/supplies.
  • Proficient using the following computer programs: Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
  • Stock purchase plan.
  • Company matching on a 401(k).
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
  • Annual Education Assistance Benefit.
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