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Plant Engineer/Project Manager

Covanta
United States, New York, Niagara Falls
100 Energy Boulevard (Show on map)
Oct 15, 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

At Reworld Waste, we're redefining what it means to manage waste responsibly. Our mission is to create a cleaner, more sustainable future by transforming waste into renewable energy and valuable resources. We are looking for a Plant Engineer/Project Manager to join our team at the Niagara Reworld facility - a critical site that plays a key role in supporting safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Plant Engineering & Design Support

  • Provide plant engineering and design support services for the Reworld Niagara Resource Recovery Facility.
  • Collaborate with site and corporate engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

Boiler Reliability Engineering

  • Lead and execute boiler outage inspections, ensuring detailed planning, organization, and oversight.
  • Serve as lead engineer during boiler outages and prepare comprehensive Condition Assessment Reports.
  • Compile and analyze inspection data to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
  • Develop and revise standard specifications, repair plans, and capital improvement work scopes and cost estimates.

Plant Operations Engineering

  • Monitor and analyze plant performance metrics to identify opportunities for production improvement and cost optimization.
  • Prepare detailed monthly performance reports.
  • Provide engineering support for boiler combustion controls and related systems.

Asset Improvement Projects

  • Support the development and execution of asset improvement projects through engineering and design expertise.
  • Partner with operations, maintenance, and project management teams to ensure successful project implementation.

Technical Standards & Compliance

  • Maintain and update Reworld Operations & Maintenance Standards as required.
  • Prepare and submit technical variance requests.
  • Write and revise detailed technical specifications for facility use.
  • Prepare Facility Change Notice (FCN) documents for review and approval of facility modifications or improvements.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Willingness to travel (approximately 5-10 days per year) and work in confined areas to perform inspections as needed.
  • Direct boiler experience preferred but not required.

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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