Auxiliary Operator

Company: Covanta
Location: Haverhill
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Position Description About Covanta: Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. Annually, Covanta's modern Energy-from-Waste facilities safely convert approximately 20 million tons of waste from municipalities and businesses into clean, renewable electricity to power one million homes and recycle approximately 500,000 tons of metal. Through a vast network of treatment and recycling facilities, Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services to companies seeking solutions to some of today's most complex environmental challenges. For more information, visit www.covanta.com .Information on our facilities is available at www.covanta.com/Covanta-Map . For career opportunities, visit www.covanta.com/Careers . Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Working under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor and the direction of the Control Room Operator, the Auxiliary Operator will be responsible for the operation and inspection of various power plant systems including boilers and associated equipment. Responsibilities include:Safe and efficient operations of assigned equipment in accordance with established plant operating proceduresOperation and inspection of various boiler plant auxiliary equipment including, pumps, fans, air compressors, electrical devices and conveyorsOperation of refuse cranes to include maintaining correct levels of refuse-fuel into the furnace, mixing refuse in the pit, and maintaining a fire watch over the pit and associated areasConducting boiler chemistry testingMonitoring air pollution control equipmentAccurately reading and recording data, and reporting equipment malfunctions or trends, which indicate possible equipment dangerIdentifying and correcting abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations Position Requirements Three years previous experience with high pressure boilers and electric generating equipment or formal technical or utility training, a high school diploma or equivalent, an active Massachusetts Fireman's License, and the ability to obtain a Massachusetts 1C, 2C, 3A Hoisting License within a year.--All Auxiliary Operators must be able to work in all locations within the plant, under extremes of hot and cold, and in areas of dust, noise and wet conditions. Must be able to climb onto heavy equipment and work in heights, lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. and other manual labor to including pushing, pulling, sweeping and shoveling.-- Must be able to work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays with minimum notice.

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