Covanta

Power Plant/Auxiliary Operator


PayCompetitive
LocationDickerson/Maryland
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JR5436

      Join us in creating a sustainable future and becoming a protector of tomorrow!

      Covanta South Region is hiring a Power Plant Operator – Entry Level/Back Plant Operator - Come Join Us in Protecting Tomorrow

      What Covanta Offers You:

      Highlights of Covanta’s Competitive Total Rewards package:

      • A competitive base salary

      • Performance based Annual Incentive Plan

      • Day 1 – Health Care Benefits, includes dental and vision

      • Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards

      • Retirement Savings Plan and 401K with Company match

      • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)

      • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits

      • Tuition Reimbursement

      ABOUT COVANTA:

      At Covanta, the work we do is more than just a job. It’s a commitment to environmental problem-solving and sustainable progress. We do all that we can to safeguard the future of our people, our planet and our shared prosperity. We are a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. Our modern Waste-to-Energy and material processing facilities provide municipalities and businesses sustainable alternatives to landfill disposal that help build a circular economy and use waste to generate clean, renewable electricity. Building a safer, smarter world is no simple task, but it is something we can achieve together. Join us in protecting tomorrow.

      Job Summary:

      • Safely perform several activities, including the operation and inspection of various power plant systems including boilers and associated equipment for waste processing and electric generation facility.

      • The plant operates 24-hours per day, 7-days per week. Employee will work a 12 hour shift schedule. Employee will work 5 shifts, have 2 days off, work 2 shifts and have 5 days off; rotating between days and nights on approximately a monthly basis..

      • The auxiliary operator’s work entails the completion of daily logs and operational assessment of plant equipment including pumps, fans, air compressors, electrical devices, and conveyor systems. This may also include the operation of bridge cranes which are used to maintain correct levels of refuse-fuel into the furnace, mixing refuse in the pit and managing the ash residue.

      • The Auxiliary operator needs perform these tasks safely and utilize any required safety equipment and PPE.

      • The preferred candidate will have operational experience in similar power plant or chemical process industries, the merchant marine or military trade school.

      Potential for advancement through the operations department to control room operator or

      shift supervisor will be subject to candidate’s performance.

      In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following: Skills, Knowledge, and

      Qualifications, Education, Training and Skills:

      • High School Diploma or GED.

      • Three (3) years related experience with high pressure boilers and electric generating equipment or formal technical or utility training.

      • Experience in water (chemical) testing

      • Perform some maintenance.

      • Crane/Heavy Equipment operation experience preferred

      #LI-JA2

      Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

      EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf ). Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

      If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@covanta.com.

  • About the company

      Covanta Holding Corporation is a public company headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey.