Covanta

Water Systems Operator

Covanta$72K — $96K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of 3 years experience with high-pressure boilers and auxiliary systems
  • Experience with water testing preferred
  • Formal technical or utility training is a plus
  • Ability to work rotating shifts

Responsibilities

  • Maintain water system equipment, including cleaning and repairs
  • Perform minor maintenance and manage reagent inventories
  • Coordinate off-loading procedures for water treatment chemicals
  • Monitor boiler and condensate water chemistry for performance
  • Understand safety data sheets for reagents and chemicals
  • Keep chemical dikes empty and maintain system logs
  • Conduct water chemistry testing and preventive maintenance
  • Support outage, water washing, and shift coverage as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive health insurance options from day one
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Retirement savings plan with 401K match up to 7%
  • Comprehensive dental and vision coverage
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Educational assistance opportunities
Full Job Description
About the role

As a Water Systems Operator, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the boiler makeup and cooling water systems.

Position Responsibilities:
• Maintain the water system equipment including but not limited to cleaning strainers/baskets, replacing and repairing leaky fittings, assisting in changing our pumps, and maintaining clean Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform minor maintenance tasks and maintain reagent inventories; RE-Use systems, R/O and U/F, and various additional attached chemical systems.
• Coordinate and execute the off-loading procedures of all water treatment chemical deliveries.
• Monitoring boiler, steam, condensate chemistry, and water treatment equipment for performance to determine when things need to be cleaned, regenerated, and/or replaced.
• An Understanding of safety data sheets for all reagents and chemicals used in the daily performance.
• Keep chemical dikes and offloading trenches empty; maintain proper system logs, and periodic cleaning of raw water and RO heat exchangers.
• Understanding and following operating procedures for the system.
• Monitoring the demineralizers, pre-treatment, RO, and condensate polishing and circulating water systems.
• Must have excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with all shift personnel on the system status and operation.
• Perform testing of boiler water, steam, and cooling tower chemistry. Effectively complete preventive and proactive maintenance per the schedule to prevent breakdowns on equipment.
• Water washing, outage, and shift coverage support are also required.
• Additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

Position Requirements & Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years experience with high-pressure boilers and auxiliary systems. Previous water testing is a plus. Formal technical or utility training is preferred.
• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule

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

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

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: 34.90 - 46.49 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
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