Covanta

Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Covanta$95K — $126K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Five years' relevant experience in repair and maintenance of industrial plant equipment.
  • Welding and rigging certifications required or to be obtained within 6 months.
  • Strong communication skills with individuals and groups.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily maintenance activities with Operations based on emergent needs.
  • Perform inspections, adjustments, and repairs on rotating machinery and equipment.
  • Conduct general facility maintenance as needed.
  • Request necessary tools and supplies for the maintenance team.
  • Mentor and train mechanics and welders to advance skills and knowledge.

Benefits

  • Health Care Benefits begin on the first day of employment.
  • Access to Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards.
  • 401k with a match up to 7%.
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation and Holiday.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for further education opportunities.
Full Job Description
About the role

The Lead Maintenance Mechanic serves as a key member of the maintenance team, responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of power plant equipment. This role provides technical leadership to the maintenance workforce by offering guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance support to maintenance mechanics.

Working closely with the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Planner, the Lead Maintenance Mechanic helps coordinate daily maintenance activities by planning, prioritizing, and assigning work to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. The position also promotes continuous improvement, supports workforce development, and helps maintain the reliability and availability of plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Daily coordination with Operations to understand emergent needs and communicate these needs to the leadership team.
  • Coordinate daily with Operations to understand emergent maintenance needs and communicate these emergent needs with the leadership team.
  • Perform mechanical, maintenance, inspection and repair work including rotating machinery and equipment.
  • Inspect and adjust the alignment of pumps, replace or rebuild pumps, replace fan bearings, replace motors, repair screw conveyors, rebuild or change gearboxes, install and modify pipelines, and assist in the modification and addition of plant projects.
  • Performs general building maintenance.
  • Perform general facility and building maintenance as required.
  • Request tools and other supplies required by the maintenance team
  • Perform rigging for disassembly and or assembly of plant equipment. Perform pressure part and standard welding for repairs of piping, tubes, shafts, structural repair and fabrication with competency using different metals.
  • Maintains maintenance shop in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
  • Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, practices and regulations including reporting.
  • Mentoring and training for welders and mechanics to encourage progress on their IDP's.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and hands-on training to mechanics and welders to support skill development and progress toward Individual Development Plan (IDP) goals.
  • Assist in planning, prioritizing, and assigning maintenance work to maximize equipment reliability and plant availability.
  • Reporting duties include: end of the day report Prepare and distribute daily end-of-shift reports summarizing completed work, ongoing activities, equipment issues, resource needs, and priority items requiring follow-up.


Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma/GED is required.
  • Five years of relevant experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial plant equipment.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial plant equipment.
  • Welding and rigging certifications or obtain within 6 months.
  • Welding and rigging certifications required, or the ability to obtain both within six (6) months of hire.
  • Natural communicator with groups or individuals.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization. Organized and able to prioritize work based on plant production requirements.
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize work activities based on plant operational and production requirements.
  • Data driven with good problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel.
  • Working knowledge of safe work practices, maintenance planning, and equipment reliability principles.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, equipment manuals, and maintenance documentation.


Physical Demands:
  • 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


Schedule:

Schedule is Monday through Friday 6am-2:30pm for normal operations; for outages hours will be 12-hour shift may include 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


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: $95,200.00 - $126,700.00 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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