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Operations Manager

Covanta
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
1670 South 19th Street (Show on map)
Jul 22, 2025

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

The Operations Manager reports to the Facility Manager and is part of the facility's leadership team. The incumbent will be responsible for leading and fostering a safe work culture, driving plant efficiencies, talent development, and promoting an accountable work environment at the Harrisburg Energy From Waste (EfW, W2E, TTF) facility. Please note that a potential sign-on bonus of up to $ 5,000 is available.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ability to demonstrate how your actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors, including Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust, and Building Breakthrough Capabilities.
  • Effectively organize daily activities and oversee the proper and efficient daily work of all operations personnel.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to maintain optimal boiler and turbine performance.
  • Manage and implement established operator and technical training programs.
  • Manage daily schedules and occasionally cover Shift Supervisor duties as needed.
  • Ensure the plant's readiness to meet unusual situations and safe/efficient day-to-day operations.
  • Proficiently inspect boilers and machinery and meet plant performance targets.
  • Oversee or compile various reports at the plant and corporate levels.
  • Adhere to environmental, health, and safety procedures and permit requirements.

Qualifications

  • Broad background in plant operations, including a minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership-level role in an industrial or power-generating facility.
  • The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering / Business Management. 10+ years of plant operations managerial experience will be accepted in place of a degree
  • General knowledge and/or experience in industrial safety
  • Experience with operating rotating and electrical generation (turbine generator) equipment.
  • P&L experience preferred
  • Ability to demonstrate how your actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors, including Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust, and Building Breakthrough Capabilities.
  • Knowledge of mass burn, coal, and biomass combustion practices.
  • Knowledge of boiler water and cooling tower treatment programs.
  • The ASME, QRO/CFO Certification is desirable, or you must be able to qualify for this certification within six months of employment.
  • Familiarity with CMMS (PeopleSoft Asset Life Management) is ideal
  • Prior experience working with lean principles, standard work, and root cause analysis

Physical Demands

  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
  • Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
  • Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
  • Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
  • Consistently work in various weather conditions

What We Offer You ( Benefits | Reworld )

  • 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.

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Reworld may sometimesselectively 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.

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