Job Description:
COVANTA
ASH OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Covanta holding corporation is a public company with headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey. It owns and operates Waste to Energy Plants in United States, Europe and China. waste to Energy Pants convert the energy in household waste into electricity to power the grid . The aah from the combustion process contains all sorts of metals which can be recovered and sold.
Covanta’s Dublin Waste to Energy Plant coverts household waste into electricity to power 70,000 homes all day almost every day. The aah from combustion will now be processed in Ireland to recover as much metal as possible. The process of recovering metals used loaders, screeners, belts, magnets,eddy currents.
Description Summary
Working under the direction of the supervisor the Ash O&M Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of ash processing equipment such as, conveyors, screeners, mechanical and electrical drives, magnets eddy currents
Location: North Kildare
Work Hoirs: Mom-Fri 08:00-17:00 (evening and weekend work may be required)
Education,Experience and other Requirements:
A trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical is advantageous.
Knowledge and experiencing in the operation and maintenance of equipment in industries such as waste, recycling , mining , quarrying, peat harvesting , farming is advantageous
The ability to operate loaders and teleporters is a requirement.
A strong mechanical ability and aptitude to understand safe work is a requirement.
Ability to work outside in the elements is a requirement
Language and Mathematical Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules , technical procedures , operating and maintenance instructions and other procedures manuals. Ability to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization.
Certificate and Licenses
Ability to attain CSCS,, Teleporter, Loader, Forklift and MEWP License are a requirement
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to take appropriate safe action on own and initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations.
Ability work in a team and build teamwork
Experience with truck logistics, and material losing would be desirable.
Basic computer skills desirable
Contact Details
To apply for this position please complete the job application online via the website
http://www.covanta.com/Careers/Career-Search
The description, duties, and responsibilities stated herein are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the person, and necessarily all-inclusive