Control Room Operator

Covanta; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Paid time off (Vacation & Holiday)

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

GED Program

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Control Room Operator to lead and direct power facility personnel, monitor plant systems, and respond to alarms to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Qualifications include a High School diploma and ASME QRO provisional licensing within one year; the role requires strong leadership, ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, and field presence during outages, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ASME QRO Provisional Licensing exam within the first year of holding the position.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate actions that support safety and operational goals.
• Train operators on boiler, turbine, and auxiliary equipment operations.
• Maintain logs and observe indicators for abnormal conditions.
• Provide guidance to field operators to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Monitor operations systems and respond to alarms with corrective actions.
• Travel to site outages for field work as required.
• Make sound decisions during emergencies to protect safety and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ASME QRO Provisional Licensing (within 1 year)

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is 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

Reworld partners 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

Reworld'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.

All that we're missing is you.

About the role

The Control Room Operator leads and directs employees who, under the direction of the shift Supervisor, oversee and direct the operation of the facility. This position is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis. Will respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and execute plant shut-down and start-up procedures and ensure that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating in a safe and environmentally efficient manner.

Position Responsibilities

• Ability to demonstrate how your actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors, including Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust and Building Breakthrough Capabilities.


• Understands and trains other Operators on the operating principles of the power facility's systems, components and steam cycles.


• Maintains required logs and calculations; observes these logs for indications of faulty operation; notifies supervisor of abnormal system conditions.


• Provide guidance to Crane, Auxiliary, and Back Plant Operators to maintain a safe and efficient operation


• Effectively monitor Reworld operations systems and have strong working knowledge of boiler, turbine, and auxiliary equipment operations


• Experienced in reading blueprints, P&ID's, and schematic specifications


• Manage critical events and prioritize tasks for completion at times during emergencies, providing clear directions in operational, safety and environmental tasks


• Respond to operational alarms, taking immediate corrective action


• This position will be required to be in the field during outages.


• Demonstrate solid understanding of operational best practices, including the ability to problem solve and make sound decisions that supports Reworld's safety and operational goals

Position Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Successful completion of ASME QRO Provisional Licensing exam required within the first year of holding the position


• All Control Room Operators must have strong leadership and motivational skills, and the ability to stay alert while sitting for long periods of time.

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


• Quality to wear a full-face respirator


• Consistently work in various weather conditions

Shift Work

• This position works on a rotating 12-hour shift including weekends and some holidays. Overtime will be required

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st 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


• GED Program

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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: 33.22 - 44.18 USD per hour

Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworldreserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an AffŸective 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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