Auxiliary Operator

Join us in creating a sustainable future and becoming a protector of tomorrow! Auxiliary Operator Would you like to feel like what you do every day will make a difference? Then come work at the only Waste-To-Energy (WTE) plant in the country with a Selective Catalytic Reduction system (SCR). This facility has the strictest and lowest emission permits of any power plant in the country. As an Auxiliary Operator you will be responsible for the safe, environmentally sound, and efficient operation of the APC (Air Pollution Control) equipment including but not limited to Spray Dry Absorber (SDA) scrubber, fabric filter, lime slakers, atomizers, ammonia (SCR) system, and Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) injection systems. In the first three months you will: Achieve OSHA 10 certification, have a solid understanding on WTE plant operations from air pollution control perspective. After six month you will: Operate and maintain air pollution control systems, cross train for other positions within the plant. In a year you will: Complete operator qualification package (OQP) within 12 months of hire. Responsibilities: Performs daily routine inspections of assigned equipment and fills out necessary log sheets according to procedures. Performs troubleshooting on equipment and reports all malfunctioning equipment through the issuance of work orders. Performs checks as required by the weekly activities book, the monthly critical items check list, etc. Performs lockout and tag-out of equipment in support of maintenance activities. Maintains a clean and orderly work area. Must be able to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Performs additional tasks as directed by the Shift Supervisor, or his or her designee. Qualifications: HS Diploma required, Engineering or Power Plant associate degree preferred 4 years’ experience in a power plant. Must have a sound knowledge and clear understanding of the mechanical characteristics of the equipment and must have demonstrated the ability to apply this knowledge in both routine and non-routine operations. Must understand the principles of operation, function and construction of ash handling equipment, scrubbers, fabric filters, NOX and mercury control systems. Shift Dupont schedule What Covanta Offers You: Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards 401k - match up to 7% Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday) Paid Parental Leave Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Bonus 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. 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.

Salary : $51,600 - $65,400