Lead Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for all aspects of shift operations related to the production site, including oversight of site personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the supervisor and/or manager to assign day-to-day tasks and oversee all activities during the shift, including ensuring that team completes all daily, weekly and monthly tasks
• Troubleshoot and report all operational and mechanical deficiencies to the supervisor and/or manager
• Demonstrate the ability to complete minor mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment
• Ensure all equipment and grounds are kept clean and free of built-up ash and debris
• Operate all site conveyors and process equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Follow standard safety and environmental procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them to the supervisor and/or manager immediately
• Read, understand and apply information, such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety and environmental rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ensure that the right quantity and quality of metal recovery are achieved each shift and complete simple laboratory analyses
• Demonstrate proficiency in the operation of various mobile equipment, including fork truck, skid steer-type loader, person-lift, front-end loader and pickup truck
• Become a technical expert on the Company's systems and processes
• Prepare and maintain daily and weekly logs, checklists and schedules as required
• Be available to support the operation by working a rotating shift and overtime as required
• Perform other duties as requested and/or assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Plans and oversees work of up to 5 operators. Ensures safe operation at all times.
• Plant operation: Monday through Saturday: 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in the process industry, specifically relating to plant operations
• Experience supervising plant operators