Covanta

Electrical and Instrument Technician (Roving Team)

Covanta$73K — $101K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a TTF or heavy industrial power plant environment with strong E&I and high-voltage knowledge.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; technical or apprenticeship background preferred.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls.
  • Experience with CMMS/ALM systems and diagnostic tools.
  • Ability to travel within a 45-minute radius of the assigned hub.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across various site environments.
  • Lean training preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety initiatives through active participation and safety protocols.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems including switchgear, MCCs, motors, and turbine generators.
  • Calibrate and maintain various instrumentation and ensure compliance with CEMS.
  • Support troubleshooting of DCS and control systems for operational reliability.
  • Conduct predictive maintenance to prevent equipment failures.
  • Respond quickly to outages and emergencies within regional hubs.
  • Ensure work is executed per schedule and maintain consistency across sites.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 7% company match.
  • Paid parental leave and generous paid time off.
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
  • Access to EAP and educational assistance.
Full Job Description
About the role

Job Description

The Roving E&I Technician is a key member of the Technical Elite field team, providing advanced electrical and instrumentation support across the East Region Hubs. This role delivers technical expertise in high-voltage systems, controls, and instrumentation to reduce reactive maintenance, improve reliability, and support a proactive maintenance model across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a strong safety culture through field leadership, safety observations, and use of Stop Work Authority.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems including switchgear (120V-13.8kV), MCCs, motors, and turbine generators.
  • Calibrate and maintain instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level) and ensure CEMS reliability and compliance.
  • Support and troubleshoot DCS and related control systems to ensure reliable plant operation and data integrity.
  • Perform predictive maintenance activities (thermography, vibration, ultrasonic testing, calibrations) to prevent failures.
  • Respond to critical outages and emergency events within the regional hub network.
  • Execute work aligned with the Work Week schedule and ensure consistent standards across sites.
  • Apply multi-craft skills to improve efficiency and reduce rework.
  • Support root cause analysis and reliability improvements.
  • Maintain accurate CMMS/ALM documentation to support asset health tracking.
  • Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in a TTF or heavy industrial power plant environment with strong E&I and high-voltage experience.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical or apprenticeship background preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls.
  • Experience with CMMS/ALM systems and diagnostic tools.
  • Ability to travel within a 45-minute radius of the assigned hub.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills across multiple site environments.
  • Lean training preferred.

This role is critical to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient electrical and instrumentation performance across the regional hub network.

Employees in this role will receive a 15% premium applied to their base compensation

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.

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: $73,807.00 - $101,445.00

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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