Auxiliary Operator- Power Plant

Covanta is hiring an Auxiliary Operator for their power plant in Tampa, FL. The role involves operating and inspecting power plant systems, monitoring equipment, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience with heavy industrial equipment. The position requires a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and holidays. Covanta offers competitive salaries and benefits, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
Covanta is a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing customers with innovative solutions to achieve carbon-negative outcomes.
Our Vision

Covanta leads 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

Covanta partners with businesses to offer 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

Covanta's 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.

We are seeking an Auxiliary Operator to work in collaboration with our facility control room to operate and inspect various power plant systems safely and efficiently.
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.
• 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.

This role requires the ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and some holidays, with overtime required.
Total Rewards & Compensation:
• Competitive Base Salary.
• Day one employee benefits, including 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.

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.