Operations Manager

Reworld Waste • West Babylon, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all power plant operations to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient performance. This role reports to the Facility/Plant Manager and provides direct leadership to operations personnel while coordinating with maintenance, engineering, and environmental teams. The Operations Manager ensures compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; equivalent plant operations supervisory or managerial experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience in power plant operations or high‑pressure boiler systems with a strong understanding of overall plant operations
• Supervisory or managerial experience in an industrial or power generation facility
• 10 or more years of experience in a leadership role within an industrial or power generation environment preferred
• Experience in specialty chemical plants, coal‑fired power plants, or facilities with significant material handling is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of materials processing systems, including conveyors, cranes, hoppers, and bulk material handling equipment
• Maintenance experience supporting outages and rotating or electrical generation equipment, such as turbines and generators, preferred
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following - Electrical and control systems; Air compressors; Condensate pumps; Cooling water systems; or Solid fuel combustion and materials handling processes
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives, safety leadership, and incident management
• Strong troubleshooting skills and demonstrated Root Cause Analysis capability
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Hands‑on, analytical leadership style with the ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Career growth-oriented mindset
• Ability to obtain ASME QRO/CFO certification or other required certifications within six months of hire

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) culture; ensure zero incidents and full regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with all permits, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Manage daily power plant operations, including boiler, turbine, and auxiliary systems to optimize performance and reliability
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and performance management to operations supervisors and staff
• Coordinate operational activities and cross‑functional projects to ensure efficient plant execution
• Maintain plant readiness for abnormal and emergency conditions while supporting safe, efficient routine operations
• Conduct inspections of boilers, turbines, and mechanical systems to meet operational and performance targets
• Oversee development, tracking, and execution of technical, safety, and compliance training programs
• Administer and oversee operational studies focused on improving efficiency, reliability, and equipment performance
• Ensure plant manuals, operating procedures, and work instructions are current and effective
• Perform audits of operational practices to ensure procedural compliance and continuous improvement
• Review, compile, and present operational and technical performance reports
• Ensure operations areas meet housekeeping and safety standards at all times

Benefits

• medical
• prescription drug
• vision
• dental plans
• 401(k) plan
• paid parental leave
• paid time off
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager