Operations Manager Reworld Onondaga, NY

  • Reworld Projects, LLC
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
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 Reporting to the Facility / Plant Manager, the Operations Manager oversees the Power Plant's operational responsibilities and requirements, leading a team of direct and indirect reports. The role provides opportunities to learn, develop and grow at the plant or at other plants in the company. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Deliver superior environmental, health, and safety leadership to ensure no accidents, no harm to people, and no damage to the environment while ensuring compliance with all permit requirements. Provide leadership, vision, direction, and coaching to effectively lead the team to deliver against the business objectives for the operation and achieve KPIs. Effectively organize work and projects with other departments and ensure proper and efficient daily work of all operations team members. Administer and supervise studies to improve plant operations and equipment operations, and monitor the effectiveness of plant manuals and procedures, instituting changes or additions, as required. Provide assurance of compliance to procedures through auditing. Ensure the plant's readiness to meet unusual situations and safe, efficient day-to-day operations. Proficiently inspect boilers and machinery to meet plant performance targets. Manage, track, and implement established technical training programs, as required, and develop new training, as needed. Oversee and/or compile and present various technical reports. Responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of the operations areas to maintain a safe working environment Other duties as assigned Working Conditions: The plant is 24x7 with hourly employees working 12-hr rotating shifts Industrial, plant environment Required Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering or related degree; 10 years of plant operations supervisory/managerial experience will be accepted in lieu of degree. Experience to include power plant operations, or high-pressure boiler experience with a sound understanding of power plant operations Materials processing experience (conveyors, cranes, hoppers, etc.) The ASME, QRO/CFO Certification is desirable, or must be able to qualify for this certification (or any other required certification) within six months of employment. Preferred Qualifications: 8 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, environment with significant material handling, or coal fired power plant is highly preferred Maintenance experience with outages, rotating and electrical generation equipment (turbine, generator, etc.) Experience in or knowledge of one or more these: Electrical and controls systems Air compressors Condensate pumps Cooling water systems Understanding of solid fuel combustion practices and materials handling processes Continuous Improvement/Lean Certification Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications, and organizational skills Off-hours and on call work may be required Career growth oriented Hands-on, analytical approach Ability to learn quickly Trouble shooting, Root Cause Analysis Physical Requirements: Stay alert while standing or sitting for long periods of time Work in close quarters and confined spaces Climb ladders, stairs, and structures Tolerate heights Tolerate high temperatures Lift up to 50 pounds Pre-hire drug testing and medical checks will be conducted The annual salary for this position is between $128,493 - $164,433. 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. Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps. 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. In the message section, please note this is a Job Application Accommodation Request'. Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees. Reworld, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey. Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what's possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on. Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we're here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world. Dedicated to redefining what's possible with waste When you work with us, you'll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future. For more information: Visit
Job ID: 480086746
Originally Posted on: 6/6/2025

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