Facility Manager

Covanta; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 224,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

401(k) matching up to 7%

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Covanta is looking for a Facility Manager for our Lorton, VA site. This leadership role requires experience in power generation and a proven record in safety management. You will coordinate maintenance, oversee operations, and drive productivity to achieve business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience, strong leadership, and a focus on team development. Covanta offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 – 10 years of progressive power plant or power generation experience.
• Experience in use of Six Sigma tools, with Lean, Black belt or Green belt certification preferred.
• Proven leadership skills as a team player/builder.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations at the site.
• Coordinate all outages and maintenance planning.
• Develop long-term maintenance and budgetary plans.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Lean Six Sigma

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

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.

About the role

Reworld is looking for a new Facility Manager for our Lorton, VA site. We are looking for a leader skilled in developing teams, promoting safety and encouraging collaboration. Experience in Paper Mills, Power Plants and Chemical Manufacturing is a plus. We welcome veterans and transitioning military.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety

• Ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations at the site.
• Oversee and promote effective Health, Safety, and Environmental programs and practices.

Productivity

• Coordinates all outages and maintenance planning including utilizing regional and corporate resources when necessary to maximize effectiveness.
• Lead site operations to consistently meet or exceed business objectives and Annual Operating Plan targets.
• Maintain cost effectiveness through aggressive productivity and asset management.
• Develop long‑term maintenance, staffing, operational and budgetary plans.
• Develop and execute strategy for the site to increase operational discipline/accountability, productivity, quality, reliability, employee engagement/retention.
• Champion use of Six Sigma/Lean tools in driving plant improvement to develop and implement strategic initiatives relative to inventory, capacity utilization, and growth opportunities to deliver business results and drive maturity beyond current level.

Customer/Community Relations

• Represent Reworld in local government, community, and industry groups.
• Develop relationships to improve performance with key clients.
• Build positive working relationships within the global organization and serve as point‑of‑contact for broader company initiatives.

Supervision

• Improve and develop organization capabilities through effective performance management and planning/utilization of human and capital resources.
• Drive cultural change, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain effective site leadership team. Motivate the team to encourage personal and professional growth by setting goals and objectives for all functional areas of the plant.
• Champion programs to address employee satisfaction, employee training, communications, technology transfer, process improvement and departmental structure to support operating and strategic goals.

Qualification Requirements

• 5 – 10 years of progressive power plant or power generation experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, project planning, cost control, and program management.
• Experience in use of Six Sigma tools, with Lean, Black belt or Green belt certification preferred.
• Proven track record of success in implementing HS&E programs and business initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to influence others and interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Previous management experience in power generation environments, including Waste‑to‑Energy (WTE) facilities, coal‑fired power plants, biomass power plants, nuclear power plants, or combined cycle power plants.
• Proven leadership skills as a team player/builder and a driver of value‑added results.
• Strong internal and external communication and team‑building skills.
• Ability to recognize the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of others to get results and develop all levels of the organization.
• Experience in building (re‑building) process/systems focused structure.

Qualifications Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

Physical Demands

• Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, elevated walkways, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Frequently lifts or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Position requires working near and around operating mechanical parts and mobile equipment and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations.
• Capable of wearing personal protective equipment, such as hearing protectors and respirators, as necessary.

What Reworld Offers You

• Health Care Benefits – start 1st day of employment.
• Performance based Annual Incentive Plan.
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards.
• 401(k) – match up to 7%.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Benefits.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Bonus.

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.

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: $157,000.00 – $224,400.00 USD per annum.

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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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