Senior, Plant Maintenance Technician, MRF

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•North Charleston, SC

4d•$28 - $32

About The Position

The Senior Plant Maintenance Technician monitors and maintains plant systems and equipment, including balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, and shafts and bearings. The role responds to system failures by taking corrective action and completing or assigning repairs to keep systems operational, safe, and efficient. It leads plant technicians and generally reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager. The position performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses, repairs, and rebuilds plant equipment; coordinates work procedures and priorities to support production; guides maintenance personnel; and oversees the quality of third-party repairs. It also supports inventory control and purchasing, responds to emergency breakdowns, and maintains a clean and safe work area. The scheduled shift is 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends to meet facility needs. Pay is $28–$32 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

8 to 10 years of relevant experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends.
Must comply with safety rules and protocols; the role is safety sensitive and may require drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
Inspect, diagnose, repair, and rebuild major plant equipment and components, including balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, eddy currents, electromagnetic belts, optical sorters, diverters, compressors, trash compactors, motors, glass breakers, wire tie systems, fans, pumps, forklifts, front-end loaders, and building equipment.
Maintain the Daily Equipment Inspections backlog.
Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and advise the Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times.
Provide assistance, guidance, and direction to maintenance personnel; interpret and prioritize preventive maintenance and work requests, and assign work.
Inspect the quality of third-party repairs and rebuilds.
Recommend measures to improve production, equipment performance, and product quality.
Control inventory, order replacement parts, tools, and supplies through purchasing, and conduct physical parts inventories.
Lead nonsupervisory employees and other staff, including contractors, consultants, and temporary employees.
Manage multiple tasks and priorities and perform under limited supervision.
Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards, following established safety procedures.