Plant Engineer

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.

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About the role

Position Summary

Reworld Waste is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive operational excellence at the facility level. This role is responsible for monitoring and improving plant performance, supporting operations and engineering teams, managing capital and reliability projects, and ensuring compliance with sound engineering and operational practices. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on process engineering experience, a proactive mindset, and the ability to effectively challenge and support facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Audit daily plant performance efficiencies and KPIs; advise facility management of deviations from specified operating settings
• Prepare performance data and reports and lead weekly production meetings to review plant performance and discuss improvement and recovery plans
• Develop and manage the Facility Production Action Items list
• Work closely with Regional Engineering/Operations and Corporate Process Engineering teams
• Modify and tune combustion and process controls to improve plant stability, production, and environmental performance
• Review all proposed changes with Regional Engineering/Operations prior to implementation
• Collaborate with Regional Engineering/Operations and the Productivity group to ensure all plant performance goals are achieved
• Stay aligned with recommendations from Boiler Condition Assessment Reports prepared by the Boiler Reliability Group and updated after each major outage
• Identify and investigate issues related to combustion or process performance
• Challenge facility and system performance using engineering resources, operating history, and industry standards and best practices
• Present technical challenges and recommendations to facility management in a clear, constructive manner that supports operating requirements
• Coordinate and prioritize internal and external resources (including third-party services when needed) to guide technical progress and ensure adherence to Reworld's O&M philosophy
• Coordinate the review and approval of all physical changes to the facility
• Manage projects through all phases, including conceptual design, detailed design, equipment and construction specifications, contractor selection, and construction management
• Occasionally support engineering projects at other facilities within the region by replicating proven solutions and best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE required)
• Minimum of 5 years of Power Plant Operations & Maintenance experience (strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated hands-on process engineering experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to effectively present information to individuals and small or large groups
• Strong reasoning and critical-thinking skills with the ability to address complex problems involving multiple variables
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and ownership of tasks and initiatives
• Ability and willingness to work on-site on a regular basis

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $105,000 - $135,000

This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary will consider various 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.

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