Covanta

Control Room Operator

Covanta$82K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in power plant operations as a Control Room Operator or similar role.
  • Preferred ASME/QRO certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
  • Minimum one year's experience as a Turbine Operator or equivalent.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Thorough knowledge of steam boilers, turbine-generators, emissions monitoring, and auxiliary systems needed.
  • Understanding of equipment interlocks, alarms, and control loops essential.
  • Fluent in English, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Directs daily operational activities of shift personnel in the control room.
  • Operates and manages boiler-turbine-generator systems and auxiliary equipment.
  • Monitors operational parameters and maintains system limits through adjustments.
  • Documents equipment changes and abnormal conditions in logs.
  • Conducts routine inspections of control systems and instruments.
  • Supports the Shift Supervisor in lockout/tag-out preparations.
  • Ensures compliance with operating procedures and equipment service protocols.

Benefits

  • Health care benefits from the first day of employment.
  • Wellness program with incentives.
  • 401(k) matching up to 7%.
  • Paid time off for vacation and holidays.
  • Paid parental leave available.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits included.
  • Tuition reimbursement support for further education.
Full Job Description
About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Control Room Operator is responsible for the safe, environmentally sound and efficient daily operation of three Mass Burn Energy from Waste, centrally controlled boilers and turbine-generator system with associated auxiliaries and equipment. The CRO directs daily operational activities of all shift personnel, including Turbine Operators, Auxiliary Operators, Auxiliary Operators-Power Block, Heavy Equipment Operators, Back Plant Operators and Truck Drivers.

Responsibilities:
  • Places into service or removes from service boiler-turbine-generator systems and related auxiliary equipment such as valves, regulators, super-heaters, feed water heaters, cooling towers, soot-blowers, fans, conveyors, augers, fuel feeders, pumps, compressors, lime shakers, atomizers, precipitators, etc.
  • Starts, stops, parallels, separates, loads, and unloads the turbine-generator unit and adjusts voltage on the generator to maintain power factor to control in-house vars.
  • Observes proper operating procedures with reference to time and temperature when bringing a piece of equipment into service.
  • Controls operating parameters from the distributed control system either manually or automatically, as required.
  • Monitors various plant parameters, makes changes, and directs operators as necessary to maintain the systems within specified limits.
  • Records all equipment changes and any abnormal or unusual conditions that may exist on any piece of assigned equipment.
  • Performs daily routine inspections of the distributed control system, the continuous emissions monitoring system, the governor controls, the automatic voltage regulator controls, the fire system annunciation panel, the soot-blowing panel, and the Bentley-Nevada turbine supervisory instrumentation, filling out necessary log sheets and writing maintenance work requests as needed.
  • Assists the Shift Supervisor in the preparation of equipment lockouts and tag-outs.


Qualifications/Experience:
  • Must have 5 years of experience in power plant or related industry as CRO or Assistant CRO or equivalent.
  • Preferred ASME/QRO provisionally certified or be able to become certified within 6 months of hire.
  • Completion of at least one year's experience as a Turbine Operator or related outside experience.
  • Must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have thorough knowledge of the principles of operation, function and construction of steam boilers, theory and chemistry of combustion, boiler water quality control, turbine-generators, continuous emissions monitoring equipment, and auxiliary equipment and systems.
  • Must have a clear understanding of equipment interlocks, alarms and trips and must understand how the various plant control loops respond and the speed at which they respond in both normal and abnormal operating conditions.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English clearly


Physical Demands:
  • Walk, stand, sit, climb and be able to handle temperature changes including extreme heat
  • Be able to lift/carry 50lbs
  • Qualify to wear a full-face respirator.


Shift Work: 5 shifts on, 2 shifts off, 2 shifts on, 5 shifts off, rotating 12-hour days/nights.

What Reworld Offers You:
  • 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


In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

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: $82,900.00 - $110,400.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080.

About Covanta

Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. The company's mission is to provide sustainable waste and energy solutions to ensure a cleaner, safer, and healthier future for communities worldwide. Covanta operates over 40 facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, and has a workforce of over 4,000 employees. The company's waste-to-energy facilities convert non-recyclable waste into clean, renewable energy, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing safe and reliable waste disposal services. Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services, including waste management, recycling, and environmental consulting services.
Learn more about Covanta
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$28 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
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