• Job Description

  Req#: JR6102

  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.

  Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. Annually, Covanta’s modern Energy-from-Waste (" EfW ") facilities safely convert approximately 21 million tons of waste from municipalities and businesses into clean, renewable electricity to power one million homes and recycle over 500,000 tons of metal. Through a vast network of treatment and recycling facilities, Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services to companies seeking solutions to some of today’s most complex environmental challenges. For more information, visit www.covanta.com .

  Information on our facilities is available at www.covanta.com/Covanta-Map . For career opportunities, visit www.covanta.com/Careers . 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 http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

  Covanta Onondaga , located in Syracuse NY area, seeks a dedicated Electrical & Instrumentation Technician with a strong electrical background, including experience in instrument calibration, PLC programming/troubleshooting.
  
  The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for the routine inspection, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of a distributive type boiler/turbine control system, analog and digital control circuits and instrumentation, and continuous emissions monitoring equipment. Individual must also have a working knowledge of 480V and 4160V electrical switchgear, motors and starters.
  In addition, the candidate must also possess the skills for the maintenance, repair and operation of field controllers, instrumentation, motor control centers, and other power plant electrical equipment ranging from 24 VDC to 22kV.

  The successful candidate will be a safety conscious team player that takes pride in their work and workplace. They will work to learn new skills and be open to occasional cross discipline activities to progress the team goals.

  Position Requirements:

  • T o be considered for this position you must have a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience with electronic and pneumatic systems and equipment.

  • Energy from Waste experience or Power Plant experience desired.

  • A High School diploma or equivalent and/or formal technical training coupled with familiarity with programmable logic controllers and distributive control systems are also required.

  • Additional formal technical training ( Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Military Electrical / Electronics technical training) is preferred.

  • Strong working knowledge of electrical systems coupled with the ability to work from P&ID's and schematics for equipment installation or troubleshooting.

  • Knowledge of PLCs PLC HMI’s. Crane electrical controls, pneumatics, hydraulics and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) is a plus.

  Specific qualifications for this position are:

  • Ability to trouble shoot and diagnose instrumentation and controls with an understanding how they interact in the process.

  • Ability to perform calibrations to pressure, flow, temperature and other sensing instrumentation (majority Rosemount).

  • Proficient in the use of multimeters, smart calibrators, meggers and related test equipment.

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical prints.

  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs.

  • Ability to trouble shoot PLC hardware / Ability to trouble shoot PLC logic utilizing software.

  • Ability to learn and fully utilize the user Operator Interface System “ Citect ” including the creation of graphic screens, writing ci-code, develop alarm & trend tags, etc.

  • Ability to learn and troubleshoot Ethernet communication in the Plant Control System.

  The expected hourly pay rate for this position is $37.00.

  This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a variety of factors including experience, ability and location. Covanta is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.

  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.

• About the company

  Covanta Holding Corporation is a public company headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey.

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