Industrial Plant Operator: Boilers & Heavy Equipment

Covanta; Preston (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement savings plan with 401(k)

Job summary

Reworld is seeking an Auxiliary Operator to support our facility control room in safely operating and inspecting power plant systems. You will help ensure the efficiency of our industrial disposal process and monitor key equipment like boilers and pollution control systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with heavy industrial equipment, the ability to read instrument data, and the flexibility to work rotating shifts.

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.

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 boiler plant auxiliary equipment such as 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 or potential equipment disruptions.
• Monitor air pollution control equipment.
• Perform material sampling, chemistry testing, and treatment of water as required.
• Safely operate heavy industrial mobile equipment (cranes, skid steers, loaders, forklifts).
• Maintain correct refuse-fuel levels and appropriate refuse mix in designated pits and areas.
• Additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Rotating shift

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reworld is seeking an Auxiliary Operator to support our facility control room in safely operating and inspecting power plant systems. You will help ensure the efficiency of our industrial disposal process and monitor key equipment like boilers and pollution control systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with heavy industrial equipment, the ability to read instrument data, and the flexibility to work rotating shifts.