Maintenance Technician Incinerator

Title : Maintenance Technician Incinerator

Requisition Id : 35828 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.

Position Purpose :

Under direction, perform all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance on all equipment throughout the plant.

Key Job Activities :

1) Performs diagnostic evaluation on equipment and make repairs when needed. Ensures that repairs are performed properly in the shortest amount of time possible to maintain the highest level of operational readiness.

2) Performs 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.

3) Performs light electrical maintenance on all plant equipment to include 480V / 240V / 120V / 24V powers systems. PLC and light robotics troubleshooting and maintenance experience helpful.

4) Performs any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure a safe, clean, healthy and efficient facility and vigorously support Stericycle’s commitment to Safety.

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

6) Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Experience :

Education equivalent to Associates Degree from two-year college or technical school, or the equivalent in related work experience.

Three or more years related experience and / or training, demonstrating the ability to identify and perform repairs that are needed and to assure scheduled production run.

Must have experience with the use of forklifts, man-lifts, and various rigging equipment in the performance of maintenance activities.

Possession of boiler, welding, or electrical certification or license is helpful.

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.

Demonstrates the ability to use all power tools associated with metal machining to include : power drills, chop saws, reciprocating saw, grinder and pneumatic hammers.

Must be able to use soldering / brazing torches, and acetylene torches for cutting steel.

Must be able to use a welder to fuse carbon steel and perform repairs.

Knowledge of how to maintain a hydraulic system and the ability to read hydraulic flow diagrams is preferred.

The ability to weld stainless steel or higher alloys and to operate a TIG welder is a plus.

Certifications and / or Licenses :

Benefits :

Stericycle currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, a 401(k) plan, and an 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.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition.

This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention 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