Auxiliary Operator (Fairfax EfW Facility) Details

Auxiliary Operator (Fairfax EfW Facility)

Covanta - Lorton, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Join us in creating a sustainable future and becoming a protector of tomorrow! Working under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor and the direction of the Control Room Operator, the Auxiliary Operator will be responsible for the operation and inspection of various power plant systems including boilers and associated equipment. Responsibilities include:

• Safe and efficient operations of assigned equipment in accordance with established plant operating procedures
• Monitor and inspect various boiler plant auxiliary equipment including pumps, motors, fans, dampers, air compressors, valves, mixers, conveyors, turbine generators and electrical devices
• Accurately read and interpret data from meters, gauges, etc. to identify and report equipment malfunctions or trends which indicate abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations
• Performs various sampling, chemistry testing and treatment of water, as assigned

• Monitoring air pollution control equipment
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
• Operate mobile equipment such as skid steer, loader, and forklift
• Operation of refuse cranes may be required, to include maintaining correct levels of refuse-fuel into the furnace, mixing refuse in the pit, and maintaining a fire watch over the pit and associated areas

REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this position the individual must have at least three years previous experience with high pressure boilers and electric generating equipment, or formal technical training and a High School Diploma or equivalent. State license to operate boilers/pressure vessels and mobile equipment may be required. Must be able to work on a rotating shift schedule and work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work extensive overtime hours during planned and un-planned maintenance. Must be able to work in all locations within the plant, under extremes of hot and cold, and in areas of dust, noise, and wet conditions. Must be able to wear a respirator, climb a ladder to access equipment and work from heights using fall protection, lift heavy objects and other manual labor to including pushing, pulling, sweeping, and shoveling. Covanta is a smoke free worksite. 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.