Operations Manager

Covanta
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Newark
183 Raymond Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 28, 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 all operations personnel. Core priorities include maintaining peak boiler and turbine performance, enforcing environmental and safety standards, optimizing daily workflow, and driving continuous improvement through oversight, auditing, and technical training. A New Jersey State Boiler License is required for this position. Primary Responsibilities Deliver strong environmental, health, and safety leadership to support zeroaccident performance and full compliance with all permit requirements. Provide effective leadership, coaching, and direction to operations personnel to achieve operational and business objectives. Guide and oversee boiler and turbine performance to maintain maximum efficiency and reliability. Coordinate daily operational activities across departments to ensure smooth and efficient execution of all work. Conduct and supervise operational studies to improve plant equipment and processes; revise plant manuals and procedures as necessary. Ensure full compliance with operational procedures through regular auditing and performance review. Maintain plant readiness for abnormal or emergency situations and ensure safe, reliable daily operation. Inspect boilers and plant machinery to meet performance targets; manage existing technical training programs and develop new training initiatives. Prepare, oversee, and present technical reports as required by leadership. Maintain cleanliness and organization in all operational areas to support a safe, efficient plant environment. Requirements 10+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in an industrial or powergenerating environment. New Jersey State Boiler License is required for this position. B.S. in Engineering preferred; supervisory or managerial plant operations experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Handson experience in power plant operations, highpressure boilers, or related industrial systems with a strong understanding of power plant processes. Experience with materialshandling systems such as conveyors, cranes, and hoppers. ASME and QRO/CFO certification preferred; candidates must be able to obtain any required certifications within six months of employment. Experience in a specialty chemical facility, coalfired power plant, or environment with significant material handling is strongly preferred. Maintenance experience with outages and rotating or electrical generation equipment, including turbines and generators. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong understanding of electrical and control systems, air compressors, condensate pumps, and cooling water systems. Knowledge of solidfuel combustion and materialshandling processes. Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies and safety/incident management. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and organizational skills. Ability to support offhours and oncall assignments as required. Handson, analytical problemsolver with strong troubleshooting and rootcauseanalysis capabilities. Careergrowth mindset with the ability to learn quickly. Shift Monday through Friday, with some evenings and weekends as needed. What Reworld Offers You In addition to salary, this roleis eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays. Additional details are available athttps://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits. For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below. 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. Pay Transparency Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $136,600.00 - $195,300.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080. 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. 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