Description

This position can be filled as a Systems Operator I or Systems Operator II
 

The responsibilities of this position assists with: 

• guiding refuse through the combustion process;        
• operating all systems to ensure compliance with USEPA, MPCA, USDA and the city of Rochester regulations;         
• adjusting refuse feed rates for optimal combustion efficiency, operating and monitoring the control panel to ensure the waste combustor, wet scrubber, WESP, wastewater treatment system, Urea, and caustic systems are functioning within their designed specifications and set-points;       
• emergencies, repairs and power outages;        
• ongoing checks on all systems using the computer operating system        
• operating the high pressure boiler to provide steam to the smoke eater and infectious waste sterilizers;        
• preventative maintenance and tasks as assigned;        
• improvement projects for all systems and material handling equipment;        
• record keeping on ash roll-offs, refuse deliveries, circular charts, customer regulated medical waste deliveries, regulated waste deliveries and daily log book;        
• loading and monitors the pathological waste combustor
   

Other responsibilities include:

• Monitors the data acquisition system and assists with adjustments to comply with the operating permit.        
• Notifies SR Systems Operator of potential failures and provides technical and mechanical assistance for repairs and modifications of facility systems. 
• Operates front end loader to stage refuse for the receiving conveyors and to clear the unloading area for the refuse trucks.         
• Operates articulating material handlers to keep refuse pits flowing to the conveyance system.         
• Operates fork-lift to dump ash and unload deliveries.         
• Attends on and off-site training for new equipment, MPCA certification, electrical, safety and permit changes.         
• Sanitizes waste carts, ensuring at least one load of sanitized carts is ready to return to the Clinic campus at all times.         
• Performs miscellaneous housekeeping in and around the work area.
• Requires the ability to work rotating shifts and overtime, as needed, including some weekends.