Covanta

Electrical and Instrument Technician

Covanta$69K — $91K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience with motor starters, PLCs, and high power essential.
  • Ability to uphold Reworld's values of safety, inclusivity, trust, and capability building required.
  • Formal technical, military or apprentice training preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and testing on various voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
  • Conduct electrical maintenance on high voltage equipment and steam turbines.
  • Maintain electrical systems related to energy from waste boilers.
  • Troubleshoot emissions monitoring systems and facility instrumentation.
  • Inspect and repair Distributed Control Systems (DCS) as necessary.
  • Complete preventative maintenance tasks, including calibrations and inspections.
  • Maintain a clean work area and tools, contributing to overall shop cleanliness.

Benefits

  • Day one health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Competitive PTO policy and a robust retirement savings plan with 401(k) match up to 7%.
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.
  • Paid parental leave and educational assistance support for employee development.
Full Job Description
About the role

SIGN-ON BONUS - $5,000 (1/2 after 30 days, 1/2 after 90 days)

As an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, you will work safely to maintain, diagnose, and repair various types of power plant equipment, this includes maintenance related to boilers and its associated electrical and control equipment, repair and operation of field controllers, instrumentation, motor control centers and other power plant electrical equipment ranging from 120V to 13.8kv, and AC switchgear.

Position Responsibilities
  • Perform maintenance and testing of low, medium and high voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motor starters, and power transformers.
  • Perform maintenance of higher voltage switchyard equipment and steam turbine driven generators.
  • Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste boilers and its associated equipment, including but not limited to, pumps, fans, motors, conveyors & refuse cranes.
  • Perform electrical maintenance work related to energy from waste air pollution control systems.
  • Trouble shoot, assess, inspect, adjust, and make repairs as needed to the Continuous Emissions Motoring System (CEMS) as well as all facility flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation, which includes but is not limited to, transmitter flow devices, level controls, temperature measurement, and flue gas analysis equipment.
  • Trouble shoot, assess, inspect, and adjust, and make repairs, as needed to the Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and historian devices.
  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks, which include but are not limited to, routine calibration, thermography, and ultrasonic testing.
  • Operate various calibration equipment and perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repair work as assigned using proper Covanta safety practices.
  • Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation problems and complete all maintenance work records.
  • Actively participate in plant shutdown work including teardown inspection of electrical plant equipment.
  • Maintain work area and tools in clean and orderly manner as well as performing plant and shop housekeeping chores.
  • Complete Covanta safety, compliance, and other required training / certification within the assigned timelines.
  • Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the E&I management team.


Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have experience with motor starters, PLCs and high power.
  • Ability to demonstrate how your actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors, including Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust and Building Breakthrough Capabilities.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Formal technical, military or apprentice training, preferred


Schedule

During training (4-8 weeks) schedule will be Monday- Friday 6:00 am -2:30pm

After the training period this position will be an 8 or 10-hour day shift position. There is a rotating on call schedule and additional hours are scheduled during planned or unplanned outages; possibility of night support may be needed during this time. This schedule is subject to change based on business needs

Physical Demands Of The Role
  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
  • Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
  • Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
  • Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
  • Consistently work in various weather conditions


Total Rewards & Compensation:
  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan and 401K match


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: 33.22 - 44.18 USD per hour

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

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
NASDAQ

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