Auxiliary Operator

Covanta; Dickerson (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Wellness Program Incentives

401k – match up to 7%

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

A leading energy management company located in Dickerson, Maryland is seeking an Auxiliary Operator. In this role, you will operate and inspect various power plant systems to ensure their efficiency and safety. Responsibilities include monitoring boiler equipment, maintaining safety standards, and conducting chemistry tests. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with heavy industrial equipment. This position offers a pay range of $72,000 - $95,800 USD, alongside comprehensive health benefits and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience operating a boiler and maintenance.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule.
• Experience with chemistry testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect power plant systems.
• Monitor and inspect boiler plant auxiliary equipment.
• Read and interpret data from meters and gauges.
• Safely operate heavy industrial mobile equipment.

Skills

Operating heavy industrial equipment

Chemistry testing

Maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

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 Reworld's industrial disposal process.

Position Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect power plant systems in accordance with safety operating procedures, systems include, but are not exclusively limited to 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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

Position Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2‑3 years' experience operating a boiler, heavy industrial equipment, and some maintenance.
• Experience with chemistry testing a plus.
• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's values, including contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Shift

Rotating 12 hours days/nights and additional overtime as needed/during outages. 5 on, 2 off, 2 on, 5 off. 5 am to 5 pm and 5 pm to 5 am.

Physical Demands of the Role

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb.
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.
• Qualify to wear a full‑face respirator.
• Consistently work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits – start first 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.

Pay Range

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $72,000.00 - $95,800.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2,080.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative action program, and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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