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For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

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Our values

Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.

About the role

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This job offers an exciting growth opportunity with a very competitive Rewards package that includes:

• A Competitive Base Salary

The expected hourly rate for this position is $ 29.07.

The AUXILIARY ENGINEER , Working under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor and the direction of the Control Room Operator, is responsible for but not limited to the operation and inspection of various systems and equipment as assigned. Under normal operating conditions, his/her assigned areas include the Facility and boiler auxiliaries such as fans, pumps, baghouse, waste water treatment system, etc. The duties of the Auxiliary Engineer include the safe and efficient operation of his/her assigned equipment in accordance with the established plant operating procedures. The duties include recording data, reporting equipment malfunctions or trends which indicate possible trouble, and performing actions, as directed, to correct abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations. The Auxiliary Engineer will perform similar and related duties, as well as other duties, as directed by Supervisory personnel.

In performing his/her duties, the Auxiliary Engineer normally works under the direction of the Control Room Operator, however, during emergencies or unusual situations, the Auxiliary Engineer must be capable of taking appropriate action on his/her own initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel.

In addition, when assigned by the Shift Supervisor, the Auxiliary Engineer will provide relief as the refuse crane operator. In this capacity the Auxiliary Engineer is responsible for mixing refuse in the pit and for maintaining correct levels of refuse-fuel in the furnace charging hoppers of one or more Facility boilers.

Qualifications

The position of Auxiliary Engineer requires previous experience in the operation of heavy industrial machinery, or demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Formal technical or apprentice training is desirable. A high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to read and understand instructions, operational, training, safety, and health related materials and work rules is required. To perform in this position the Auxiliary Engineer must be able to react to and manage unusual or emergency conditions and be in good physical condition in terms of mobility, hearing and vision.

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Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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