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Daniels Health

Medical waste management and disposal services

Electromechanical Technician

Full-Time
$90.1k - $110k/yr
Senior
Remote in USA
RemoteMust be able to travel up to 60% of the time across the United States.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial equipment installation, manufacturing engineering, facility construction, maintenance, field service, or commissioning environments.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with experience working on industrial machinery, including conveyors, drives, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.
  • Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, sensors, relays, control circuits, and safe troubleshooting practices.
  • Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, automation systems, and industrial controls; ability to follow I/O, diagnose equipment issues, and support startup activities.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
  • Proven problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to travel up to 50-60% of the time
Responsibilities
  • Lead the installation, startup, and commissioning of process equipment and utility systems at Daniels Health treatment facilities across North America.
  • Develop installation plans, schedules, and project execution strategies for facility expansions, upgrades, and new site builds.
  • Coordinate with contractors, vendors, project managers, and operations teams to ensure safe, on-time, and cost-effective project delivery.
  • Manage procurement, technical review, and integration of equipment including autoclaves, wash systems, boilers, compactors, compressors, conveyors, and supporting utilities.
  • Interpret and verify mechanical drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, submittals, and field changes to ensure installation quality and compliance.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues during installation and startup, driving timely resolution and system optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, LOTO, and site safety requirements while supporting operator training, documentation, and CMMS implementation.

About the company

Daniels Health provides medical waste management services to healthcare facilities, handling sharps disposal and biohazardous waste. It operates a national service network and offers reusable waste containers, along with collection, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. Its approach reduces needlestick injuries and improves infection control by using reusable containers and a comprehensive service model across the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The company differentiates itself through a nationwide infrastructure and end-to-end waste management solutions rather than focusing solely on disposal, combining containers, logistics, and treatment to boost safety and efficiency. Its goal is to help healthcare clients safely, compliantly, and efficiently manage medical waste while advancing infection control and sustainability.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • Daniels bought a Long Island facility in January 2026 to shorten routes.
  • Its 2026 carbon report claims 67,389 metric tons processed and 7,729 plastic tons diverted.
  • Australia's 2026 ambassador visit and EY finalist nod signal brand strength and credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Verde's 2024 Minnesota patent suit over drug-disposal technology still hangs over Daniels.
  • The 2026 Long Island purchase raises capex before customer demand proves out.
  • A sharp hospital switching to in-house waste handling would gut Daniels' recurring revenue model.

What makes Daniels Health unique

  • Sharpsmart is clinically validated, reducing needlestick injuries up to 87%.
  • Daniels Health says it runs the second-largest U.S. medical-waste service infrastructure.
  • Reusable containers and carbon reporting create a sustainability pitch healthcare systems understand.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Company News

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Aug 23rd, 2024
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