Incinerator Technician

The Incinerator Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the incinerator room and pulper system, including garbage sorting and storage in the cold storage room. This role monitors equipment performance, performs routine cleaning and logging, and follows environmental, safety, and quality standards. Work is conducted under the supervision of the Incinerator Technician with the ability to perform assigned work orders and respond to operational needs as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out work orders and tasks issued by the Incinerator Technician.
• Maintain and clean the incinerator room, pulper system, and associated equipment; monitor operation to ensure safe and proper functioning.
• Sort and process garbage into designated streams (glass, metal tins, aluminum cans); store in the cold garbage storage room and prepare for recycling at designated ports.
• Wash and sanitize areas including floors (with attention to corners), wash basins, stairs, garbage rooms, plastic containers, and bins; keep sensors and equipment clean.
• Log pulper system maintenance, including daily water changes and flow verification for continuous systems; adjust flow as required.
• Immediately report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to the Incinerator Technician or watchkeeping engineer.
• Ensure all safety and PPE requirements are followed during daily operations.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervision to support vessel waste management operations.

Qualifications & Training

• Basic safety training (BST) completed prior to employment.
• Prior experience in incinerator operation, waste management, or a related maintenance role.
• Ability to read and interpret written procedures; basic mathematical and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; ability to follow instructions and work independently when required.
• Willingness to work in a hot, noisy, and sometimes strenuous environment; physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.