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    Principal Engineer - Niagara Falls, United States - Covanta

    Covanta
    Covanta Niagara Falls, United States

    5 days ago

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    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
    The ideal candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:


    • Auditing daily plant performance efficiency's and KPI's and advise facility management of deviations from specified settings.
    • Preparing data and reports and lead the weekly production meetings to review plant performance and discussing improvement and recovery plans
    • Developing and manage the Facility Production Action Items list
    • Working closely with the Regional
    Engineering/Operations

    and Corporate Process Engineering groups.

    • Modifying and tuning combustion and process controls to improve plant stability, production, and environmental performance.
    • Reviewing all changes with the regional
    Engineering/Operations

    group prior to implementing.

    • Working with the Regional Engineering/ Operations and the Productivity group to assure all plant performance goals are met.
    • Staying connected to recommendations in Boiler Condition Assessment Reports generated by the Boiler Reliability Group. These reports are updated with each major outage.
    • Looking for issues that may have resulted from combustion or process issues.
    • Challenging the performance of the facility and its component systems through the use of available engineering resources, operating history and industry standards and practices.
    • Ensuring that facility management is presented with such challenges in a clear manner and supportive of their operating requirements.
    • Coordinating and prioritizing all resources necessary to guide the technical progress of the facility and ensure that it adheres to a path of sound operating and engineering practice as well as complying with the company O&M philosophy. Resources may include the use of third party services where they do not exist or are in short supply within the organization.
    • Coordinating the review and approval of any physical changes to the facility.
    • Managing projects through all phases, including conceptual design, detailed design, writing of equipment and construction specifications, selection of equipment and contractors, and managing the construction phase.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree (BSE required)
    • 5 years Power Plant O&M, strongly preferred
    • Demonstrated hands on process engineering experience

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Experience with rotating equipment (turbines, pumps, fans) is preferred.
    • Strong computer skills
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
    • Excellent time management skills: ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work with a sense of urgency
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (i.e., spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.)
    • Proficient in presenting information to individuals and small or large audiences
    • Reasoning/Critical thinking skills: ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
    • Self-starter - must be able to demonstrate ability to be proactive with problem-solving skills and ownership of tasks and initiatives.
    • Ability to work schedule on-site regularly
    The expected annual salary for this position is between $92,840-135,000

    . This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a variety of factors including experience, ability, and location. Covanta is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.
    Our DEI Commitment


    Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative 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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    Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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