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Facility Operator (SOG/ST 3) (2 posts)

Salary: Min- $1,753,837.00 – Max: $2,358,715.00

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Senior Facility Operator, the incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the assigned medical waste treatment facility in an efficient manner and in compliance with the Facility’s standard operation procedures, maintenance plan, and health and safety plans.

 

KEY OUTPUT

  • Waste quantities received at treatment facility processed
  • Waste manifest forms completed
  • Daily treatment targets met and daily operation logs completed
  • Equipment operated and maintained
  • Records developed and maintained
  • Reports prepared
  • Facility cleaned and maintained
  • External stakeholders facilitated
  • Safety and emergency response procedures completed

 

Key responsibility areas INCLUDES:

  • Perform waste manifest duties on all incoming waste prior to treatment, to include inspection, scanning, weighing, sorting and storing waste, and completing waste manifest forms.
  • Operate the treatment equipment and other equipment at the assigned treatment facility in accordance to standard operating procedures and equipment manuals.
  • Ensure that daily treatment targets for waste quantities received at the facility are achieved.
  • Perform scheduled routine preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance procedures as directed by the Senior Facility Operator and in accordance with the maintenance plan and equipment manual.
  • Assist with the monitoring contractors performing maintenance repairs and servicing of equipment and ensure adherence to technical specifications, scope of works and terms and conditions of the contracts.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date electronic and paper records of incoming waste manifest forms, disposal manifest forms for residual waste, treatment equipment operating parameters and maintenance activities undertaken.
  • Prepare and submit to the Senior Facility Operator weekly reports on operation and maintenance activities at the treatment facility, or as instructed.
  • Report and document all accidents, emergencies, accidental spills and equipment malfunctions occurring on-site the treatment facility.
  • Clean and maintain, on a daily basis, the operational area of the treatment facility in accordance with established standards.
  • Clean and sanitize all waste storage containers and ensure that only clean and sanitized containers are dispatch to customers.
  • Assist with the inspection, sorting and weighing of waste types received at the facility prior to processing.
  • Facilitate external stakeholders undertaking scheduled environmental monitoring tests.
  • Administer basic safety and emergency response procedures according to Safety and Emergency Response Plans when necessary.
  • Assist in any investigation on accidental spills, emergencies, equipment malfunctions, and coordinate with the relevant stakeholders to ensure timely corrective actions and reporting.
  • Assist with the loading and unloading of waste storage containers on/from collection vehicles when necessary.
  • Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of all equipment malfunctions to ensure timely execution of corrective actions.
  • Perform other job related functions so assigned or as necessary to maintain the performance standards of the facility.

 

Minimum Required Education and Experience 

  • Five (5) C.X.C/CAPE subjects, including Mathematics and English
  • At least one (1) year working experience with a reputable company.

 

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, February 17, 2023 to:

Director

Human Resource Management & Development

Ministry of Health & Wellness

Kingston 10

jobs@moh.gov.jm

 

The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.