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.

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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

We are seeking a responsible Facility Administrative Assistant to join our Reworld Delaware Valley (Chester, PA) team.

Responsibilities will include providing a full range of support to members of management and employee personnel, along with assisting in daily office needs and managing our company's general administrative activities.

Key responsibilities, deliverables, and expectations:

• Administrative support such as ordering supplies, sending and distributing mail/UPS/FEDEX packages, organizing meeting requests, travel arrangements, managing schedules, assisting employees with travel and expense reimbursements

• Answering and directing all Plant telephone calls, greeting and directing visitors, handling deliveries/pick-ups, maintaining sign-in logbook

• Update Excel spreadsheets, reports, and binders for management including operations, safety, and environmental, as well as assisting with special projects

• Coordinateand communicatemeetings and events such as tours, training, meetings, luncheons, and company parties;this requiresthe AdministrativeAssistantto adjust their schedule, at times,so they may be present to support these meetings and events

• Maintain facilitydocumentsand offsite storage per the document retention policy

• Basic accounting/purchasing duties(AR, data entry)

• Support the Facility Safety Coordinator in managing safety documents and databases, provide updates on the status of safety programs, administer the Medical Surveillance program, and track safety training

• Support business functions including the scale system, contracts, municipal customer databases, special waste billing, reports, and other business support

• Maintains all technical information including work instructions, technical manuals, engineering datasheets, and quote forms.

• Responsible for gathering data and submitting monthly reports for the Facility.

• Maintains the electronic bulletin board for the Facility.

• HR Administrative tasks, as needed

Position Requirements:

• To be considered for this position, the individual must have at least three years' experience in administrative support along with a High School/GED diploma, an associate's degree is preferred.

• The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be a self-starter with an eagerness to learn, strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and be team-oriented.

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.

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