New

Operations Manager

Covanta
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, New Jersey, Newark
183 Raymond Boulevard (Show on map)
Jan 29, 2026
Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world. All that we're missing is you. Apply today! About the role This role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations while providing strong leadership to operations personnel. Core priorities include maintaining peak boiler and turbine performance, enforcing environmental and safety standards, optimizing daily operational workflow, and driving continuous improvement through oversight, auditing, and technical training. Primary Responsibilities Deliver strong environmental, health, and safety leadership to ensure zero accidents, zero harm, and full compliance with all permit requirements. Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to operations personnel to meet business and operational objectives. Guide and oversee boiler and turbine performance to maintain maximum efficiency. Coordinate daily operational activities across departments to ensure organized, efficient execution of work. Conduct and supervise operational studies to improve plant equipment and processes; update plant manuals and procedures as needed. Ensure compliance with all operational procedures through regular auditing. Maintain plant readiness for unusual situations and ensure safe, reliable daytoday operations. Inspect boilers and machinery to meet performance targets; manage established technical training programs and develop new training as necessary. Prepare, oversee, and present technical reports as required. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of operations areas to support a safe working environment. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering. Plant operations supervisory/managerial experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree. Experience, including power plant operations or high-pressure boiler experience, with a sound understanding of power plant operations Materials processing experience (conveyors, cranes, hoppers, etc.) New Jersey Boilers license and the ASME, QRO/CFO Certification are desirable, or must be able to qualify for this certification (or any other required certification) within six (6) months of employment. Preferred Qualifications: 10 or more years of experience in a supervisory or managerial level role in an industrial or power-generating facility Experience in a specialty chemical plant, an environment with significant material handling, or a coal-fired power plant is highly preferred Maintenance experience with outages, rotating and electrical generation equipment (turbine, generator, etc.) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Electrical and control systems Air compressors Condensate pumps Cooling water systems Understanding of solid fuel combustion practices and materials handling processes Continuous Improvement Safety and Incident Management Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and organizational skills Off-hours and on-call work may be required Career growth-oriented Hands-on, analytical approach Sharp learning curve Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis Shift Monday through Friday, some evenings, and weekends. What Reworld Offers You ( Benefits \| Reworld ) Salary Ranges from $118,700 to $196,100 per year Relocation Support Provided to Qualified Candidates Health Care Benefits - Starts On Day One Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards 401 (k) - Match up to 7% Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays) Paid Parental Leave Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Bonus GED Program All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities. Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Our DEI Commitment Reworld 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) 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 Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. 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