Job Description

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

The Process and Operations Engineer is an operations‑focused, technical development role designed to cultivate future plant leaders across Reworld’s Energy‑from‑Waste (EfW) fleet. Reporting to an Area Manager or Facility Manager, this position combines hands‑on plant operations support, process optimization, performance management, and capital project execution within a highly regulated heavy industrial environment.

This role provides direct exposure to core EfW systems including combustion, steam generation, power production, and environmental controls. The Process and Operations Engineer partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Regional Engineering, and Corporate Process Engineering teams to drive plant reliability, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

Through structured development, progressive responsibility, and mentorship from facility and corporate leadership, this role prepares high‑potential engineers for future operations and plant leadership opportunities within Reworld.

Why This Role Is Different

This is not a traditional entry‑level engineering role. It is a structured leadership development position intended to build the next generation of technical operations leaders by integrating:

• Engineering discipline and analytical rigor
• Real‑time accountability for plant performance
• Ownership of operational improvement initiatives
• Hands‑on capital project leadership
• Broad cross‑functional exposure across the business

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze combustion performance, steam generation, turbine output, and emissions data to optimize efficiency and ensure environmental compliance.
• Partner with Operations and Corporate Process Engineering to optimize combustion controls and improve throughput, heat rate, and environmental performance.
• Audit daily plant performance metrics to identify deviations from operational, reliability, and compliance targets.
• Investigate operational inefficiencies and drive corrective actions using engineering analysis and root cause methodologies.
• Support the development, execution, and tracking of the facility Production Action Plan.
• Support scope development and execution of plant capital improvement projects to enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
• Interpret Boiler Condition Assessment findings and implement technical recommendations.
• Provide construction oversight and commissioning support to ensure projects meet design, safety, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with operations leadership, regional engineering, and corporate teams to align plant performance and improvement goals.
• Review and develop technical documentation including P&IDs, electrical single-line diagrams, and control system drawings.
• Support vendor bid evaluations, specification development, and technical design reviews.
• Assist in concept development, including mechanical, electrical, and controls calculations.
• Lead or support weekly production and performance review meetings.
• Present technical analyses, improvement opportunities, and project updates to facility leadership.
• Gradually assume increasing ownership of plant performance initiatives and technical decision-making responsibilities.
• Evaluate plant modification and optimization opportunities using performance data and best practices.
• Participate in outage inspections, equipment condition assessments, and performance testing activities.
• Coordinate internal and third-party technical resources.
• Support replication of successful engineering improvements across the fleet.
• Manage smaller-scale facility modifications from concept through implementation.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.

• 0–3 years of engineering experience in power generation, heavy industrial, utilities, manufacturing, or similar environments.
• Internship or co‑op experience supporting plant operations, O&M, or reliability programs preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Working knowledge of thermodynamics, combustion systems, steam generation, and process controls preferred.
• Ability to analyze performance trends and translate data into practical improvement actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting to operational and leadership audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced plant environment.
• Self‑motivated with demonstrated leadership potential and continuous improvement mindset.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular on‑site presence in a heavy industrial operating environment.
• Ability to perform plant walkdowns, climb ladders, access elevated platforms, and work safely around operating equipment.
• Ability to travel independently to fleet facilities as required.
• Availability for occasional off‑hours or weekend work to support outages or operational events.

What We Offer You

In addition to salary, this role is 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 at https://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: $62,700.00 - $83,400.00 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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