Outage Planner

Reworld Waste•Wareham, MA

37d•$95,000 - $116,000

About The Position

Reworld seeks a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our Waste-to-Energy (WtE) power production plant team. In this role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of scheduled and unscheduled plant outages across multiple regional sites. The ideal candidate will have project management experience and a strong background in working with specialized WtE equipment, including combustion chambers, turbine generators, air pollution control systems (e.g., electrostatic precipitators, scrubbers, SCR systems), steam generation, waste-reception equipment, cooling towers, and ash-handling systems. The Regional Outage Project Manager ensures optimal uptime, efficient energy generation, and compliance with environmental standards. This position requires 50-70% travel to manage outage activities across various locations. The manager handles multiple projects simultaneously while coordinating teams and resources. The role also requires managing project budgets, tracking progress, optimizing performance, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven project management experience, ideally in outage planning and coordination within the WtE industry.
In-depth knowledge of WtE systems (combustion chambers, turbines, air pollution control systems, steam generation, etc.).
Strong understanding of environmental regulations related to air quality, waste management, and emissions.
Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations and managing complex projects.
Proficient in managing outage project budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring cost-effective project delivery.
Familiarity with green energy, sustainability practices, and environmental compliance in the WtE sector.
Ability to work in a plant environment exposed to heat, odors, noise, and mechanical hazards.
50-70% travel across multiple regional facilities during Outage Season.
Flexibility to work outside regular hours (up to 50 hours) during outages or emergencies.
Ability to participate in Reworld Waste (Covanta) training and obtain certifications for site visits, free unattended access to all parts of facilities, and is qualified to enter the boiler train during an outage.
Physical condition to pass cardiopulmonary testing for full-face respirator use.
Ability to climb scaffolding, access ways in boilers, and frequently use stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or maintenance management.
Experience with municipal solid waste (MSW) to energy systems.
Proven track record in improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
Knowledge/ experience of Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC, Kaizen)

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Maintenance Manager Develop and implement detailed outage plans for critical WtE systems (combustion chambers, boilers, turbine generators, ash handling systems, etc.).
Coordinate outage activities across multiple plants, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
Adjust resource allocation (labor, materials, vendors) to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and within scope.
Lead internal and external teams, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, efficient resource management, and timely project execution.
Monitor costs during outages, identify budget overruns, and recommend corrective actions or cost-saving measures.
Perform risk assessments and manage potential project delays, safety hazards, or environmental concerns.
Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules to ensure the timely and successful completion of outage projects.
To minimize downtime, establish preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for key WtE plant systems.
Ensure all maintenance activities follow best practices and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure on-time, on-budget execution.
Ensure outage work adheres to Reworld’s safety policies, environmental regulations, and industry standards.
Lead compliance efforts to maintain air quality and meet air pollution control standards during outages.
Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments to ensure the safety of personnel during outage operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to procure resources for outage projects.
Develop and manage outage project budgets to ensure cost efficiency and effective resource use.
Track project expenses, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints, and provide recommendations for cost optimization.
Maximize plant uptime and minimize downtime to optimize overall operations and project outcomes.
Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to improve operational performance and reduce downtime.
Ensure full compliance with environmental regulations, including emissions standards and waste disposal practices.
Prepare and maintain detailed reports on outage activities, regulatory compliance, and performance metrics.
Report project status, progress, and any potential challenges to senior management.
Serve as the primary point of contact for outage-related communications, providing timely and clear updates to all stakeholders.
Coordinate with senior management, vendors, contractors, and internal teams to address outage-related inquiries and issues.
Conduct post-outage reviews to assess the success of planning and execution and identify areas for improvement.
Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in outage management and execution.