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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.
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.
Ring in the New Year with a New Career at Covanta with a $7500 Sign-on Bonus!!
Job Description
Based at our Lorton, VA facility, and reporting to the E&I Supervisor, Covanta Fairfax is looking for a dedicated Electrical and Instrumentation Technician. Duties include but are not limited to; troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and distributive control (DCS) equipment throughout the facility safely and professionally. This individual will have a strong electrical background, including experience in instrument calibration, PLC, and DCS programming/troubleshooting.
To be considered for this position the individual must have:
Physical Demands:
Licenses and Education:
Must have a High School diploma/GED.
Additional formal technical training or Military Electrical technical training is preferred
Schedule:
During training (4-8 weeks) schedule will be Monday- Friday 6:00 am -2:30pm
After the training period this position will be an 8 or 10-hour day shift position. There is a rotating on call schedule and additional hours are scheduled during planned or unplanned outages; possibility of night support may be needed during this time.. This schedule is subject to change based on business needs.
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Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf). Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
If you are a qualified 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 as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@covanta.com.
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.
Ring in the New Year with a New Career at Covanta with a $7500 Sign-on Bonus!!
Job Description
Based at our Lorton, VA facility, and reporting to the E&I Supervisor, Covanta Fairfax is looking for a dedicated Electrical and Instrumentation Technician. Duties include but are not limited to; troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and distributive control (DCS) equipment throughout the facility safely and professionally. This individual will have a strong electrical background, including experience in instrument calibration, PLC, and DCS programming/troubleshooting.
To be considered for this position the individual must have:
- At least five years of experience as a Maintenance Electrician/ Instrumentation in a power plant or a similar field; or 2-3 years experience and technical degree
- Strong working knowledge of electrical systems
- Proficient with Ladder Logic and or Function Block for PLCs (Allen-Bradley SLC-500 and Control Logix)
- Knowledgeable of Bailey Infi / NET90 DCS
- Ability to Interpret and navigate P&ID's and schematics
- Strong Troubleshooting abilities
- Experience repairing Crane electrical controls, pneumatics, and hydraulics
- Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) is a plus
Physical Demands:
- Frequently exposed to high temperatures and outside weather conditions
- Working in a noisy and dusty environment
- Frequently required to stand, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach
- Climbing ladders and structures; must be able to tolerate heights
Licenses and Education:
Must have a High School diploma/GED.
Additional formal technical training or Military Electrical technical training is preferred
Schedule:
During training (4-8 weeks) schedule will be Monday- Friday 6:00 am -2:30pm
After the training period this position will be an 8 or 10-hour day shift position. There is a rotating on call schedule and additional hours are scheduled during planned or unplanned outages; possibility of night support may be needed during this time.. This schedule is subject to change based on business needs.
#LI-JA2
Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf). Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
If you are a qualified 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 as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@covanta.com.
