Job Details
As an Auxiliary Operator, you will collaborate with our facility control room to safely and efficiently operate and inspect various power plant systems to ensure the operational effectiveness of Covanta s industrial disposal process.
Position Responsibilities:
- Operate and inspect power plant systems in accordance with safety operating procedures, systems include, but are not exclusively limited to boilers, air pollution control systems, ash systems, and heavy industrial equipment
- Monitor and inspect various boiler plant auxiliary equipment, including pumps, motors, fans, dampers, air compressors, valves, mixers, conveyors, turbine generators and electrical devices
- Read and interpret data from meters, gauges, and industrial measuring tools to identify trends and/or potential equipment disruptions that impact facility operations
- Monitor air pollution control equipment
- Perform various types of material sampling, chemistry testing, and treatment of water, as required
- Safely operate heavy industrial mobile equipment, such as: cranes, skid steers, loaders, and forklifts
- Responsible to maintain correct levels of refuse-fuel in operations equipment, and ensure appropriate refuse mix in designated pits and areas of operations
- Additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient facility operations
Position Requirements & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
- A minimum of 2-3 years experience operating heavy industrial equipment
- Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule
Physical Demands of the Role
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
- Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
- Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
- Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
- Consistently work in various weather conditions
Total Rewards & Compensation:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan and 401K match