Auxiliary Operator

Covanta is seeking an Auxiliary Operator in Tampa, FL, to operate and inspect power plant systems, ensuring safe and efficient industrial disposal processes. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, performing chemistry testing, and operating heavy machinery. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2-3 years of experience with industrial equipment. The position requires shift work, including weekends and holidays, and offers competitive benefits.
About Us

Covanta is a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing innovative solutions that help customers achieve carbon-negative outcomes for over 40 years.
Our Vision

We are leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.
Our Business

We partner with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.
Our Value

Our differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.
About the Role
Job Description:

As an Auxiliary Operator, you will work in collaboration with our facility control room to operate and inspect various power plant systems safely and efficiently 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, including 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.
• Experience in chemistry testing.
Shift Work:

Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule including weekends and some holidays. Overtime will be required.
Total Rewards & Compensation:
• Competitive Base Salary.
• Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan and 401K match.
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.
Our DEI Commitment:

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.