Auxiliary Operator - Alexandria, United States - Covanta

Covanta

Verified Company

Alexandria, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future—reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

All that we're missing is you. Join us today

Our values

Diversity, inclusivity, engagement—these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta.

By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.

About the role

Purpose

Are you ready to be empowered to create your career path? Bring your desire for learning and operational mindset to our team as an Auxiliary Operator (AO) Apprentice.

Pillar 1 is a 12-16-week program with Covanta, a leading sustainable materials management company. _This is an individual contributor, full-time, on-site role located at our Alexandria, VA location._

Upon completing program requirements, participants are prepared to step into an Auxiliary Operator position at one of our three local Waste to Energy Facilities - Alexandria, VA, or Lorton, VA, or Dickerson, MD.

There may be additional opportunities to relocate to other locations within the South region pending role openings.

Summary

Learning will be varied based on in-person classroom instruction, computer based training, and hands-on training while under the supervision of a dedicated field trainer or shift supervisor.

You will gain foundational knowledge and skills on Waste to Energy processes, system layouts, component descriptions, system cross-functionality, and required theoretical knowledge.

You will continue to build your skills and experience as you graduate into your permanent Auxiliary Operator (AO) role.

What your apprentice journey will look like:

In your first three to four months at Covanta, you will be hands-on, supporting minimum plant operations and maintenance functions, testing and inspection requirements and adherence to required safety standards. This will include routine daily rounds and logs as part of the operator's standard work.
By the end of your first year at Covanta, you will contribute, develop, and support operational improvement using continuous improvement methods, lean principles, and problemsolving tools to improve safety, quality, cost, or process efficiency. Depending on advancements in your structured progressive training program, you will be afforded opportunities to step up into advanced roles including assistant control room operator.

After successfully completing the first segment of in-classroom training, you will be assigned to a qualified control room operator, shift supervisor, or trainer, to allow you to perform watch station tasks and obtain hands-on experience in the field with operation and inspection of various power plant systems including boilers and associated equipment for a waste processing and generation facility operating 24-hours per day, 7-days per week to improve plant preservation.

How you will impact Covanta:

Help build a safer, more sustainable world by learning and implementing our revolutionary technology and expertise to recover, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of tomorrow. Assist in the operation of a clean and safe work environment and observe good safety habits.
Provide your unique viewpoints and experiences to drive innovation which happens when diverse perspectives find their voices through open dialogue in a supportive environment. Assist with identifying and correcting abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations.
Partner with passion. Collaborate with empathy and care when partnering with team members. Leverage your communication expertise while escalating blockers, simplifying operational efficiency, making recommendations to stakeholders, and more. Supporting the Shift Supervisor and Control Room Operator by accurately reporting equipment malfunctions or trends which may indicate possible equipment danger.
Contribute to the Safety of the Operation and Team. Identify critical trends that may indicate possible equipment danger and support leaders by accurately reporting equipment malfunctions. Follow all safety rules Adhere to all OSHA and HazMat Procedures with respect to the storage and handling of materials in the area.

To be qualified for this role, you must possess the following: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities to: