Lead Maintenance Technician- Incinerator

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Work Schedule: Monday ~ Friday from 6:30AM to 3:30PM. Our plant is a 24/7 facility, and the new hire will be on-call 24/7 and it's a mandatory policy.

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I. Job Summary

Under direction of the Maintenance Manager - Incinerator, the new hire will plan and perform all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on all equipment throughout the plant. Install, troubleshoot and maintain all plant equipment in proper operating condition by applying safe workplace practices, following preventive maintenance programs and procedures, and developing/documenting, best-industry practices.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic evaluation on equipment and make repairs when needed. Ensures that repairs are performed safely, properly and in the shortest amount of time possible to maintain the highest level of operational readiness.
• Oversees workflow and sets priorities within the maintenance shop. Plan and schedule all in-house repairs. Lead maintenance team and oversee outside contractors making repairs to the facility.
• Safely performs or guides preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance on a daily basis on a variety of machinery within the plant. This machinery includes:
• 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.
• Incinerator process equipment/systems maintenance, including burners, CEMs , high temperature refractory, controls, PLC, combustion air blowers, pressure controls and conveyance systems.
• Steam turbine and electrical generator systems.
• Air pollution control devices, to include bag houses, evaporative coolers, acid absorbers, and carbon beds.
• General air pneumatics, including air compressor, regulators, solenoid valves, 2-way and 3-way valve, tubing installation, pneumatic pumps and related systems.
• Performs light electrical maintenance on all plant equipment to include 480V/240V/120V/24V powers systems.
• Documents result through completed work orders based on schedule and priority or as required.
• Provide training, direction and assist Technicians, Operators, and Laborers as needed.
• Vigorously support WMHS's commitment to Safety by complying with safety regulations and maintaining clean and orderly work areas.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) equivalent
• 3 years related experience or training in a plant or manufacturing environment, demonstrating strong communication skills and tact and
• 4 years or more years of related experience and/or training, demonstrating the ability to identify repairs that are needed and to assure scheduled production run is met and
• 1 year of experience overseeing the work of others

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

☒ Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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