Chief Operator Grade 4+ WW Required - 3rd shift

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Ensures their shift maintains the highest standards for safety performance. Ensures the process is run in compliance with all operating permits and so that annual operating metrics are achieved. Takes ownership for plant operations and performance on their shift.

• Safety
  
  
  
  • Ensure operators working on shift comply with all aspects of the Safety Management System
  • Work with operators to identify and eliminate hazards wherever possible
  • Ensure operators working on shift complete all required safety training on time
  
  
  
  
• Process Operations
  
  
  
  • As the primary control room operator, start, run, troubleshoot and shut down the entire process as necessary to provide the highest quality service to the Client.
  • Optimize throughput to achieve plant metrics while also maintaining compliance with all operating permits and contracts.
  • Provide leadership for three process operators on shift.
  • With general guidance from Managers, prioritize and assign work to the shift and ensure assigned work is completed to established standards.
  • Coordinate with the incoming and outgoing shifts to ensure continuity
  • Monitor raw material, supplies and pellet inventories and notify Management as necessary
  • Enter and track corrective work requests in the plant CMMS.
  • Ensure all necessary data is collected and documented accurately and completely.
  • Ensure all documentation done on the shift is complete and accurate. This includes but is not limited to daily, weekly, and monthly equipment inspections, LOTO, hot work, confined space, work orders and administrative documents such as Attendance Documentation Forms.
  
  
  
  
• Leadership
  
  
  
  • Prioritize and assign work to shift operators in a clear and concise manner.
  • Train new and junior operators on all aspects of the process
  • Assist operators with project work as required.
  • Provide prompt feedback to operators when performance does not meet expected standards
  
  
  
  

Contribute to annual performance reviews for shift operators

Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to lead a team of talented operators.
• Ability to set and adjust priorities as needed to meet plant goals.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve process related problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively up and down the chain of command.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Functional skills using Microsoft 365 products

Knowledge of biosolids processing as well as 503 regulations

COMPETENCIES

• Safety Focus - Considers the safety of shift personnel whenever assigning work. Leads hazard assessments for more complex tasks
• Relationship Building - Earns trust and respect from all plant personnel.
• Decision Making - Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Priority Setting - Able to set and adjust work priorities as necessary to achieve plant goals.
• Time Management - Uses time effectively and efficiently; concentrates efforts on more important priorities.
• Perseverance - Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish.
• Patience - Is tolerant with people and processes; follows established process
• Written and Oral Communication - communicate clearly and concisely

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• MA Grade IV or higher wastewater operator's license
• Possess or obtain within six months of hire MA Hoisting Licenses 1C, 2A, 3A (Forklift, Loader, OH Cranes)
• Possess or obtain within six months of hire OSHA 30 Certification.
• 3+ years relevant experience in a plant environment