Systems Operator – Waste Management Facility

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

Assists with guiding refuse through the combustion process.

Assists in operating all systems to ensure compliance with USEPA, MPCA, USDA and the city of Rochester regulations.

Assists in adjusting refuse feed rates for optimal combustion efficiency, operating and monitoring the control panel to ensure the waste combustor, wet scrubber, WESP, wastewater treatment system, Urea, and caustic systems are functioning within their designed specifications and set-points.

Monitors the data acquisition system and assists with adjustments to comply with the operating permit.

Notifies SR Systems Operator of potential failures and provides technical and mechanical assistance for repairs and modifications of facility systems.

Assists in emergencies, repairs and power outages.

Operates front end loader to stage refuse for the receiving conveyors and to clear the unloading area for the refuse trucks.

Operates articulating material handlers to keep refuse pits flowing to the conveyance system.

Assists with ongoing checks on all systems using the computer operating system.

Assists in operating the high pressure boiler to provide steam to the smoke eater and infectious waste sterilizers.

Assists with preventative maintenance and tasks as assigned.

Assists with improvement projects for all systems and material handling equipment.

Assists with record keeping on ash roll-offs, refuse deliveries, circular charts, customer regulated medical waste deliveries, regulated waste deliveries and daily log book.

Operates fork-lift to dump ash and unload deliveries.

Assists with loading and monitors the pathological waste combustor.

Attends on and off-site training for new equipment, MPCA certification, electrical, safety and permit changes.

Sanitizes waste carts, ensuring at least one load of sanitized carts is ready to return to the Clinic campus at all times.

Performs miscellaneous housekeeping in and around the work area.

Requires the ability to work rotating shifts and overtime, as needed, including some weekends.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship. We will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Enrollment in a facility or industrial maintenance program degree strongly preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

Upon completion of degree or three years of on-the-job training within Mayo Clinic Facilities or a similar facility, you may be moved into the Systems Operator I role with the opportunity to continue your professional development and advance your career. Requires dedication to promoting a strong culture of safety. Requires general computer operating ability. Must be able to handle regulated medical waste safely and comfortably. Minnesota 2nd Class B Engineer License required or achieved within 2 years of hire. Minnesota Waste Combustor Operator Certificate required or achieved within 2 years of hire. BLS certification required or achieved within 6 months of hire.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$24.12 – $35.22 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday – Friday: Rotating day, evening, and night shifts ever 6-8 weeks. Day shifts: 8am-4:30pm, Evening shifts: 3:45pm – 12:15am, and Night shifts: 11:45pm – 8:15am.

Weekend Schedule

Occasional scheduled and unscheduled weekend work. On call every 9 weeks.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Elizabeth Burke

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.