Decommission Technician

Department: Facility Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: DeFuniak Springs, Florida

Compensation: $18.00 / hour

Description

Decommission Technician

$18.00/Hourly

Workplace Type: Onsite

Schedule: Mon - Fri; 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM 
 
Who We Are

With over fifty years of experience in the transformer services industry, Emerald Transformer is the premier solution for electrical equipment. Emerald provides a wide range of transformer services including remanufactured transformer stock, repairs, decommission, field technical services, parts, PCB disposal and recycling. Our national network of factories and service centers are strategically located to serve our broad and diverse customer base.

Emerald is committed to extending the life cycle of our customers’ equipment and protecting their capital investment. We partner with our customers to exceed their expectations by delivering valuable solutions. Emerald strives to have the lowest repair failure rate in the industry. We ensure the proper handling of any type of hazardous material in compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations.

Why work at Emerald?

When Emerald Transformer hires someone, we aren’t just bringing a new employee on board.  We take our time to make sure we’re surrounding ourselves with those who share our core values and our devotion to quality, dependability, and environmental consciousness. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our Emerald team, and we’re thankful for each person who’s chosen to be a part of our journey as a company.

At Emerald Transformer, our employees are our lifeblood. They are the foundation of our business, so we provide employee benefits they can count on.

• Benefits: Your choice of three different medical insurance programs in addition to, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline. Our a-la-carte structure allows you to pick the best package for your needs.
• A 2nd Chance: Here at Emerald, we believe in second chances. That is why we accept and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal and local laws.  We are committed to 2nd chance hiring! Only by working together can we create a better future.
• Supplemental Insurance: In addition to our standard plans, we offer tele-medicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage as well as legal services.
• Paid Weekly: All hourly team members are paid weekly!
• Paid Time Off: Emerald Transformer employees receive vacation and sick pay annually.
• Career Pathing: We are growing and promote from within.

We’ve surrounded ourselves with a passionate team, determined to reach that same goal. We’ve been in business for over 50 years, and every day, we’re looking for new and more innovative ways to provide better service to our customers and grow our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble decommissioned power distribution units.  Some basic tools must be furnished by the associate.
• Salvage metals and useable parts from decommissioned power distribution units.
• Proper handling and disposal of oils, solvents and other liquid compounds.
• Move units down conveyor track from in-processing to decommission building.
• Ability to use hand and pneumatic tools.  
• Operate forklift, overhead crane and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Responsible for all shop equipment and tools in his/her work area.  
• Must be willing to work overtime and call-in hours as required.
• Work requires close interaction with other associates.  Must be able to function in a team-oriented environment.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below: 

• Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
• Hardworking.
• Physical ability to perform heavy work, exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50lbs force frequently.
• Comfortable working in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, gauges and test equipment.
• Must be self-directed and able to satisfactorily complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision.
• Valid US driver’s license preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerald Transformer is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability (including pregnancy), uniform service, veteran status, marital status, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.