Plant Engineer

Reworld Projects•Buffalo, NY

2d•$105,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reworld Waste is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive operational excellence at the facility level. This role is responsible for monitoring and improving plant performance, supporting operations and engineering teams, managing capital and reliability projects, and ensuring compliance with sound engineering and operational practices. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on process engineering experience, a proactive mindset, and the ability to effectively challenge and support facility operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE required)
Minimum of 5 years of Power Plant Operations & Maintenance experience (strongly preferred)
Demonstrated hands-on process engineering experience
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to effectively present information to individuals and small or large groups
Strong reasoning and critical-thinking skills with the ability to address complex problems involving multiple variables
Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and ownership of tasks and initiatives
Ability and willingness to work on-site on a regular basis

Responsibilities

Audit daily plant performance efficiencies and KPIs; advise facility management of deviations from specified operating settings
Prepare performance data and reports and lead weekly production meetings to review plant performance and discuss improvement and recovery plans
Develop and manage the Facility Production Action Items list
Work closely with Regional Engineering/Operations and Corporate Process Engineering teams
Modify and tune combustion and process controls to improve plant stability, production, and environmental performance
Review all proposed changes with Regional Engineering/Operations prior to implementation
Collaborate with Regional Engineering/Operations and the Productivity group to ensure all plant performance goals are achieved
Stay aligned with recommendations from Boiler Condition Assessment Reports prepared by the Boiler Reliability Group and updated after each major outage
Identify and investigate issues related to combustion or process performance
Challenge facility and system performance using engineering resources, operating history, and industry standards and best practices
Present technical challenges and recommendations to facility management in a clear, constructive manner that supports operating requirements
Coordinate and prioritize internal and external resources (including third-party services when needed) to guide technical progress and ensure adherence to Reworld’s O&M philosophy
Coordinate the review and approval of all physical changes to the facility
Manage projects through all phases, including conceptual design, detailed design, equipment and construction specifications, contractor selection, and construction management
Occasionally support engineering projects at other facilities within the region by replicating proven solutions and best practices