Auxiliary Operator

Covanta; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance options

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with 401K match

Job summary

Covanta in Rahway, NJ, seeks an Auxiliary Operator to ensure the effective operation of power plant systems and monitor equipment in accordance with safety procedures. This role requires operating heavy machinery and collaborating with facility control personnel.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma and at least 2-3 years of heavy industrial equipment experience. Covanta offers a competitive salary range of $72,000 to $95,800, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, PTO, and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience operating heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule.
• Qualifications to wear a full-face respirator.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect power plant systems safely.
• Monitor and inspect boiler plant auxiliary equipment.
• Read and interpret data to identify equipment disruptions.
• Safely operate heavy industrial mobile equipment.
• Maintain correct levels of refuse-fuel in operations equipment.

Skills

Operating heavy industrial equipment

Monitoring and inspection

Data interpretation

Material sampling

Working in confined spaces

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 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
• 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
• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule

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

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

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 2080.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affiantive 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.

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