What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Utility Operator position at Covanta?
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Under limited supervision, the Lead Utility is expected to have advanced journeyman level of operating, diagnostic, and leadership skills for all aspects of position class summary and is proficient in the use of resources to maximize efficiency.
The Lead Utility Operator serves as a lead worker for a work crew; and performs related work as required. Working under the direction of the Operations Supervisor. The individual will be responsible for general labor duties and will monitor and maintain proper operation of the tipping floor, boiler ash removal system and fly ash handling equipment at the Energy from Waste facility. Utility Operators are responsible for overseeing, operating, maintaining, and cleaning all systems related to tipping floor bottom ash equipment and fly ash conveyors. This position will be involved in plant projects and forced boiler outages.
Utility Operators are responsible for maintaining their work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner and comply with all safety and operational policies and procedures.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Tipping Floor Attendant
- Ability to coach, train and supervise a work crew
- Understanding of appropriate safety rules and safe working methods
- Cleaning, Painting, Grounds keeping, and Preventative maintenance
- Operation of mobile equipment, including skid steer loader, font-end loader, and forklift
- Working in the boilers during maintenance outages
- Moving equipment and materials
- Effectively represent the Utility operators when responding to customer inquiries and complaints
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Monitor and maintain proper operation of ash conditioning, ash removal, and ferrous and non-ferrous metals recovery systems
- Perform and document inspections of equipment to identify and report equipment malfunctions
- Clean conveyor spillage
- Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
- Assist other operating personnel as necessary to support plant operations
Position Requirements:
- Prior experience in an industrial environment is desired.
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
- Must be able to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and some holidays
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.
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