Lead Maintenance Technician

Title : Lead Maintenance Technician

Requisition Id : 34022 Job Function : Plant / Processing Operations Career Area : Operations Work Location : Kansas City, KS

About Us :

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment.

Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size.

Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Stericycle is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician-Incinerator, at their Kansas City, KS facility!

Pay : $33.58 / hr.

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 5 / 8s Any 8 hr. shift between the hours of 12pm-12am

Join a culture that protects the very communities we support and love.

Join a company that will support you grow and advance your career.

Position Purpose :

Under direction of the Maintenance Manager, 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.

Key Job Activities :

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) Performs light electrical maintenance on all plant equipment to include 480V / 240V / 120V / 24V powers systems.

5) Documents results through completed work orders based on schedule and priority or as required.

6) Provide training, direction and assist Technicians, Operators, and Laborers as needed.

7) Vigorously support Stericycle’s commitment to Safety by complying with safety regulations and maintaining clean and orderly work areas.

8) Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Experience :

• Required Years of Experience : Minimum 3 Years
• Preferred Experience : Good knowledge & understanding
• 3-5 years related experience and / or training, demonstrating the ability to identify and perform repairs that are needed and to assure scheduled production run.
• 5-7 years’ experience in related field working with hydraulics, pneumatics, basic electrical, pumps and plumbing.
• Must have experience with the use of forklifts, man-lifts, and various rigging equipment in the performance of maintenance activities.
• Must have experience with the performance of lockout / tag out and permit confined space programs related to maintenance activities.
• Must have experience with general air pneumatics, including air compressor operation and maintenance, regulator replacement, solenoid valve replacement, 2-way and 3-way valve, tubing installation, pneumatic pumps and general system troubleshooting.
• Must be able to use acetylene torches for cutting steel.
• Must be able to use a welder to fuse carbon steel and perform repairs.

Preferred Experience :

• Experience with light programming, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Journeyman level experience.
• Knowledge of how to maintain a hydraulic system and the ability to read hydraulic flow diagrams.
• The ability to weld stainless steel or higher alloys and to operate a TIG welder.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of excel and word.
• Boiler License, Electrical License, Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) certification and / or Welding Certification is preferred.

Certifications and / or Licenses :

Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) certificationPLC CertificationBoiler, welding, or Electrical Certification

Benefits :

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription Coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program / CDL Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401k / Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and / or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.

Our Promise :

Stericycle is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, and to valuing unique perspectives and identities.

We foster a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It fuels our innovation and strengthens our connection to our customers and the communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job or person.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources policies and local laws.

To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.

Nearest Major Market : Kansas City