Auxiliary Operator - Apprentice
Covanta | |
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) | |
United States, Virginia, Alexandria | |
5301 Eisenhower Avenue (Show on map) | |
April 16, 2024 | |
Who we are 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. All that we're missing is you. Join us today!! 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 PurposeAre you ready to be empowered to create your career path? Bring your desire for learning and operational mindset to our team as an Auxiliary Operator (AO) Apprentice. Pillar 1 is a 12-16-week program with Covanta, a leading sustainable materials management company. This is an individual contributor, full-time, on-site role located at our Alexandria, VA location. Upon completing program requirements, participants are prepared to step into an Auxiliary Operator position at one of our three local Waste to Energy Facilities - Alexandria, VA, or Lorton, VA, or Dickerson, MD. There may be additional opportunities to relocate to other locations within the South region pending role openings. We invite you to apply and discuss your career roadmap with us! SummaryLearning will be varied based on in-person classroom instruction, computer based training, and hands-on training while under the supervision of a dedicated field trainer or shift supervisor. You will gain foundational knowledge and skills on Waste to Energy processes, system layouts, component descriptions, system cross-functionality, and required theoretical knowledge. You will continue to build your skills and experience as you graduate into your permanent Auxiliary Operator (AO) role. What your apprentice journey will look like:
After successfully completing the first segment of in-classroom training, you will be assigned to a qualified control room operator, shift supervisor, or trainer, to allow you to perform watch station tasks and obtain hands-on experience in the field with operation and inspection of various power plant systems including boilers and associated equipment for a waste processing and generation facility operating 24-hours per day, 7-days per week to improve plant preservation. How you will impact Covanta:
Our DEI Commitment 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. Know Your Rights (Click to view poster) Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Covanta.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'. |