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Show me jobs like this one| Job Ref: | 113695 |
| Employer: |
Waste Management. |
| City: | Washington |
| State/Province: | Pennsylvania |
| Country: | United States |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Environmental Categories: | Other |
| Industries: | Other/Not Classified |
| Required Education: | Other |
| Job Description: |
I. Job Summary Disposal Operations Management Trainee (OMT) is a position part of a required developmental training program for a duration of 12 to 18 months. Upon the conclusion of this 12-18 month training period, successful candidates may be prsented with expeanded/management job opportunitiesthat may require relocation. The duties and responsibilities are under the direction and supervision of WM frontline managers (e.g., Area Director of Disposal Operations, Landfill District Managers, and Operations Managers) related to the operations of a landfill. The primary mentor for this position will be the Area Director of Disposal Operations. This OMT position, through assigned work activities, training and projects, will develop a strong working knowledge of all aspects of the WM day-to-day disposal operations including but not limited to safety, environmental protection, finance and accounting, personnel management, heavy equipment, community and customer service, construction and engineering, gas and leachate management, and waste streams and sales. The Disposal OMT training program is designed to develop individuals into Operations Manager, District Manager and subsequent Director of Disposal Operations roles. II. Duties and Responsibilities · Disposal Operations: Responsible for the knowledge development and progressive understanding and expertise in all aspects of day to day management of a landfill including but not limited to cover operations, waste placement and compaction operations, equipment and labor deployment, cover management, storm water management, and traffic flow. · Develops a working knowledge of heavy equipment functionality and maintenance care including actual in cab operation and in shop maintenance. · Through experiential efforts and training, learn how to effectively manage site personnel including non exempt operators. · Develop an understanding of landfill design and construction including cell excavation and earthwork, liner cross-sections, slope stability, geosynthetics deployment, leachate control systems, landfill gas control systems and final cover cross section. · Develops proficiency and understanding in all aspects of leachate and landfill gas management. Develops general understanding of renewable energy operations and its relationship with the landfill gas systems. · Develop a strong sense of community affairs and community relations management through actual participation in public affairs events and processes. · Develop complete understanding of environmental monitoring and environmental protection issues that exist at a landfill including actual interaction with various regulatory agencies. Review and understand regulatory requirements and site permits. · Develop understanding of financial and accounting processes and systems including actual experience in reporting to senior management and showing proficiency in operations of the scalehouse. · Develops understanding of how waste streams are sold and priced within WM sales and marketing organization, and its relationship to operations. · Develops a strong understanding and dedication to the WM Safety Program; work with Corporate and local safety teams to continue to create an increasingly aware and observant safety conscious culture. · Participate in landfill operational reviews and provide constructive feedback to operations staff.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities This job may have periodic leadership / management responsibilities throughout the program. IV. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience and 5 years work experience; or minimum of 7 years experience with increased responsibility in related fields such as construction, engineering, operations management or heavy equipment. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering and 7 years experience with increased responsibility in construction, engineering, operations management or heavy equipment. B. Preferred Certificates, Licenses or Registrations PE (Professional Engineer) RLS (Registered Land Surveyor) PG (Professional Geologist) C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required -Must be proficient in Microsoft Office -Must be willing to work various hours -Must be willing to work outdoors and/or in a maintenance shop -Must be skilled in problem solving and conflict resolution -Excellent verbal and written communications skills -Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills in order to plan days, meet all reporting requirements and training arrangements -Proven problem solving ability and successful conflict resolution -History of leadership achievements -Ability to multi-task -Strong analytical skills V. Essential Functions, Environment and Physical Requirements While some of the Disposal OMT work is performed within an office atmosphere, frequent field assignments are the core foundation of the position. These field assignments will include exposure to the elements, weather, and other non-office type conditions. When conducting field assignments one should posses the ability to ascend into and descend from various pieces of heavy equipment and ride accordingly for many consecutive hours, where you will be exposed to climatic weather as depicted by the geographical region for which you reside or are assigned. A Disposal OMT will also periodically be required to work non-traditional work schedules i.e. 12 hour workdays, some weekends, some early start times etc. This program strongly prefers the candidate to have the ability to relocate across several regions of the U.S, and may require some travel (both air and car). |
| Post Date: | 02/02/2012 |
