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)
• RRSP with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Operator works under the supervision of the Senior Chief Operator and Operations Manager. Individual is responsible for safety and supervision of operators on their shift. The Chief Operator will operate and monitor all production equipment as necessary to ensure production goals are met, compliance with all plant permits is maintained, equipment is running within established parameters and established process metrics are met.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

• 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 when needs arise.
  • 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

STATUS AND SCOPE:

Direct Reports: Three Operators

Reports to: Operations Manager

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess or obtain within three months of hire a MA Grade IV 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